Fried Grits

This is about as southern as you can get.

• Ready In: 54 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  cups water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup  uncooked quick-cooking grits
• 2  tablespoons  crumbled  cooked bacon
• 1⁄4 cup butter, plus
• 1  tablespoon butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine, divided

Directions

1. Add water and salt to a saucepan; bring to a boil; stir in grits.
2. Cook grits until done, following the package directions.
3. Remove saucepan from heat.
4. Add in bacon and 1 tablespoon butter; stir until the butter melts.
5. Pour grits into a greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loafpan.
6. Cool; cover and chill in the refrigerator overnight.
7. Remove grits by turning the pan over; cut loaf into 1/2 inch slices.
8. Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter in a large fry pan.
9. Fry slices over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once.