Name: Cheesy Grits With Poached Eggs, Greens, and Bacon
Cook time: 1 hrs
Total time: 1 hr 15 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 4 large eggs, room temperature; Kosher salt; 1 cup white grits (not instant); 4 ounces bacon, coarsely chopped; 1 Fresno or other red chile, thinly sliced into rings; 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar; 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 8 cups torn Swiss chard leaves (from 1 large bunch); Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 6 ounces cheddar, coarsely grated

Cheesy grits with poached eggs greens and bacon in two bowls.

Photo by Alex Lau

Winter’s answer to the grain bowl, this feels super hearty and satisfying.

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