Hot Tomato Grits

Ingredients

• 2 slices bacon chopped
• 2 tablespoons chiles green canned chopped
• 29 ounce chicken broth canned
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
• 6 servings garnishes: tomato shredded crumbled cooked chopped
• 2 large tomatoes peeled chopped

Equipment

• frying pan
• paper towels
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Cook bacon in a heavy saucepan until crisp, reserving drippings in pan. Gradually add broth and salt; bring to a boil.
2. Stir in grits, tomato, and chiles; return to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often, 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Stir in cheese; cover and let stand 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
4. Garnish, if desired.
5. Note: To decrease fat and calories, drain bacon on paper towels discarding drippings, substitute reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese for regular.