Name: Creamy, Cheesy Grits with Curried Poached Eggs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 bacon strips, coarsely chopped -; 2 cups vegetable broth -; 1/2 cup quick-cooking corn grits -; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese -; 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese -; 1/4 teaspoon salt -; 1/4 teaspoon pepper -; 2 teaspoons white vinegar -; 2 teaspoons curry powder -; 4 large eggs -; Additional shredded cheddar cheese, optional -; 1 to 2 tablespoons minced chives or parsley -

Creamy, Cheesy Grits with Curried Poached Eggs

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Ingredients for - Creamy, Cheesy Grits with Curried Poached Eggs

1. 2 bacon strips, coarsely chopped -

2. 2 cups vegetable broth -

3. 1/2 cup quick-cooking corn grits -

4. 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese -

5. 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese -

6. 1/4 teaspoon salt -

7. 1/4 teaspoon pepper -

8. 2 teaspoons white vinegar -

9. 2 teaspoons curry powder -

10. 4 large eggs -

11. Additional shredded cheddar cheese, optional -

12. 1 to 2 tablespoons minced chives or parsley -

How to cook deliciously - Creamy, Cheesy Grits with Curried Poached Eggs

1. Stage

In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings.

2. Stage

In same saucepan over medium heat, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 7 minutes. Add cheddar cheese and cream cheese, salt and pepper; stir well. Cover and remove from heat.

3. Stage

Place 2-3 in. water in a large saucepan or skillet with high sides. Stir in vinegar and curry powder. Bring to a boil; adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Break each cold egg into a separate small bowl; hold bowls close to surface of water, 1 at a time, and slip eggs into water.

4. Stage

Cook eggs, uncovered, until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 3-5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, lift eggs out of water.

5. Stage

Meanwhile, divide grits evenly among 4 bowls. Place 1 egg on top of each serving of grits; top with chopped bacon, and additional shredded cheese desired. Sprinkle with chives or parsley. Serve immediately.