Breakfast for 2

Cheese Grits Breakfast Bowls

Name: Cheese Grits Breakfast Bowls
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup old fashioned grits; 2 cups water; 1/2 tsp minced garlic; 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional); 1/4 tsp salt (optional); 3/4 cups sharp cheddar or gouda cheese (optional); 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp milk; 3 fried eggs; 2 handfuls of fresh baby arugula or spinach; everything bagel seasoning to taste (optional); salt and pepper (optional); chopped green onion or chives to garnish (optional)

$6.83for 430 minServes 2

These bowls pair creamy garlic cheese grits with wilted greens and fried eggs cooked until the whites and yolks are firm.

Photo: peasandcrayons.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Cornmeal, 2.5 oz$0.08/oz typical	2.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 1.5 oz$0.30/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.45Typical price
	Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Milk, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical	1 oz	$0.04Typical price
	Eggs, 3$0.30 each typical	3	$0.90Typical price
	Spinach, 2 oz$0.35/oz typical	2 oz	$0.70Typical price
	Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical	0.25	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.41

Swaps

Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Kid-friendly Budget Breakfasts

Typical price

$1.71 per serving$6.83 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 cup old fashioned grits
2 cups water
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)
1/4 tsp salt (optional)
3/4 cups sharp cheddar or gouda cheese (optional)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp milk
3 fried eggs
2 handfuls of fresh baby arugula or spinach
everything bagel seasoning to taste (optional)
salt and pepper (optional)
chopped green onion or chives to garnish (optional)

Steps

Bring the water, grits, garlic, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring often.
Stir the butter, milk, and cheese into the cooked grits until smooth, then season with pepper.
Heat a lightly oiled 10-inch skillet over medium heat, crack in the eggs, and fry for 4 to 6 minutes until fully firm.
Add the arugula or spinach to the skillet during the final minute, and cook until wilted.
Divide the grits between two bowls, top with the greens and eggs, and add the optional seasoning or chopped herbs.

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