Roast Pork Chops with Cheddar and Bacon Grits

• 5 cups milk
• 1 cup quick cooking grits
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup grated Cheddar
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 4 large pork chops
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the milk to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the grits, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper, and the butter.
3. Cook and stir frequently, until the grits are soft.
4. Stir in cheese and bacon.
5. Set aside and keep warm.
6. Sprinkle the pork chops with the remaining salt and pepper, or to taste.
7. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
8. Add the pork chops, and cook for10 minutes, turning occasionally.
9. Spoon some grits onto each serving plate and arrange a pork chop on top.

milk, cooking grits, salt, ground black pepper, butter, bacon, pork chops, vegetable oil

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/roast-pork-chops-with-cheddar-and-bacon-grits-recipe.html (may not work)