Bacon and Maple Grits Puff

• 8 slices bacon
• 2 cups milk
• 1 14 cups water
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 12 cup real maple syrup
• 4 eggs

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Grease 1 1/2 quart round casserole or souffle dish.
3. Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat; about 7 minutes.
4. Remove bacon to paper towel; set aside.
5. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon drippings.
6. Combine milk through salt in medium sauce pan.
7. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
8. Simmer 2-3 minutes or until mixture thickens; stirring constantly.
9. Remove from heat and stir in syrup and reserved bacon drippings.
10. Crumble bacon and add to grits mixture.
11. Beat eggs in medium bowl.
12. Gradually stir small amount of grits mixture into eggs, then stir back ito remaining grits mixture.
13. Pour into prepared casserole.
14. Bake 1 hour and 20 minutes.
15. Serve immediately with additional maple syrup and fruit.
16. Note: Puff will fall slightly after removing from oven.

bacon, milk, water, grits, salt, maple syrup, eggs

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bacon-and-maple-grits-puff-205510 (may not work)