Hot Tomato Grits

Ingredients

• 2 slices bacon chopped
• 2 tablespoons chiles green canned chopped
• 29 oz chicken broth canned
• 6 servings garnishes: parsley fresh shredded chopped
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits uncooked
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 4 oz cheddar cheese shredded
• 2 large tomatoes peeled chopped

Equipment

• frying pan
• paper towels
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Cook bacon in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp.
2. Remove bacon, reserving drippings in pan.
3. Drain bacon on paper towels.
4. Gradually add chicken broth and salt to hot drippings in pan; bring to a boil. Stir in grits, tomatoes, and green chiles; return to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often, 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted. Top with chopped bacon.
6. Garnish, if desired.
7. Serve immediately.