Ingredients

The following ingredients have 1 Servings
  • 1.5 cups yellow grits
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 6 eggs
  • 5 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • 4 scallions (thinly sliced)
  • 4 oz mascarpone cheese (at room temperature)
  • 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
  • salt and pepper

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease an 11 inch tart shell with butter or oil.
  • In a saucepan, bring the yellow grits and water to a boil, then cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread the grits evenly out into the pan, using a flat turner or knife to straighten up the edge.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Take the tart out of the oven and let it cool slightly, and increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F.
  • Whisk to combine the eggs, bacon, scallions, mascarpone, and cheddar cheese. Add a generous pinch of salt and pepper, and pour the mixture into the grits tart shell.
  • Bake for 15 minutes until slightly browned on top. Serve and enjoy!