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      Title: Maple-Bacon Grits Puff
 Categories: Pork, Dairy, Grains, Vegetables
      Yield: 8 servings
 
      8 sl Bacon; chopped
      2 c  Milk
  1 1/4 c  Water
    1/2 ts Salt
      1 c  Quick-cooking grits
    1/2 c  Maple or Karo syrup
      4 lg Eggs; lightly beaten
           Fresh chives; minced (optional)
 
  Set oven @ 350°F/175°C.
  
  In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp,
  stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper
  towels. Reserve 2 tb drippings.
  
  In a large saucepan, bring milk, water and, salt to a boil. Slowly
  stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, 5 to 7
  minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from
  heat; stir in maple syrup, half of the cooked bacon, and reserved
  drippings.
  
  In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot grits into eggs until
  blended; return all to pan, mixing well. Transfer to a greased
  8" square baking dish.
  
  Bake, uncovered, 1 hour or until a knife inserted in the center
  comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining bacon and, if desired,
  chives; let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  
  Recipe by Lotte Washburn, Sebring, Florida
  
  RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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