Comfort Food Sweet Corn‑Free Grits with Bacon Crumbles

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup instant rice grits
• 2 cups water
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh chives, sliced
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring water to a boil, stir in rice grits and salt.

2. 2

   Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

3. 3

   Remove from heat, stir in olive oil and pepper.

4. 4

   Top each serving with bacon crumbles and chives.

5. 5

   Serve immediately.