Ingredients
4 slices of bacon, chopped
1 large white onion, diced
4 cups whole milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
1 1/2 cups grated Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large, heavy skillet, fry bacon. When done, set bacon slices aside. Drain all but about 2 tablespoons bacon grease. Place onion in pan and saute until golden brown, about 10-15 min. Remove cooked onions and set aside.
In the same skillet, put milk, butter and salt. Heat to bubbling (almost boiling), stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Sprinkle one-fourth of grits into mixture, stirring constantly. Continue adding grits, 1/4 cup at a time, and stirring. Constantly stir until mixture becomes thick and bubbling. Remove from heat. Stir in bacon, onion, and 1 cup of the grated swiss cheese.
Butter a 2-quart baking dish. Spread cooked grit mixture evenly into pan, then sprinkle with remaining grated cheese. Sprinkle on parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Slice and serve warm.
Leftovers note: If you have leftovers the next day (store in the refrigerator), make “fried” Grizzly Grits. Cut the baked grits into inch-size cubes. Place butter in a heavy skillet and heat till warm. Saute each chunk on every side to get a brown crispy crust.
