City Grits a la Another Broken Egg

Next to these beautiful eggs that I collected from my very own hens is a delicious assemblage of City Grits. I have never been a grits girl. I still wouldn't call myself a grits girl...except I did try my friends City Grits at Another Broken Egg when we were brunching one late Saturday morning, and fell in love. I have since given other grits concoctions a try, and I still don't like grits. Except for City Grits. Friends, these are incredible!

I think I could eat City Grits at any meal, and on the side of almost any protein. For real. These would be amazing with shrimp or fish, I think, and so now...I'm going to have to give that a go. My mouth just started watering.

1 c. water
1 c. milk
1/4-1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. corn grits (I used yellow)
1/4 c. (or more) smoked Gouda, shredded or chopped
1 Tbsp. butter
Pepper to taste
Diced tomato
Sliced scallions
Crispy bacon, chopped

Bring water, milk, and salt to boil. Slowly whisk in grits. Cook grits according to package instructions. Stir in cheese and butter until melted and creamy. Garnish with bacon, tomato, and scallions. Pepper to taste. Enjoy!!!

Serves 2-3 people.