Use up the Leftovers Breakfast Bowls Recipe

Name: Use up the Leftovers Breakfast Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices lean bacon or 4 slices turkey bacon; 4 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup quick-cooking grits; ½ teaspoon pepper; ½ cup Smart Balance butter spread, with flax seed oil; 6 eggs; 2 tablespoons milk; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; 2 teaspoons dried parsley; ¼ cup cheese sauce or ¼ cup cheddar cheese soup; 12-¾ cup sausage gravy; shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

4 slices lean bacon or 4 slices turkey bacon
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
½ teaspoon pepper
½ cup Smart Balance butter spread, with flax seed oil
6 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons dried parsley
¼ cup cheese sauce or ¼ cup cheddar cheese soup
12-¾ cup sausage gravy
shredded cheddar cheese

1
In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil.
2
Add grits and salt and cook approximately 5-7 minutes.
3
Stir in pepper and butter spread.
4
Cook bacon in skillet nonstick or cast iron skillet until done.
5
Reserve drippings.
6
Remove bacon to paper towels; blot off grease and allow to cool; Finely chop using a food chopper or food processor - it should look like bacon bits (I did this as I only had 4 slices and I need to stretch it to have enough for everyone and saves calories) - set aside.
7
Combine scrambled egg ingredients - except cheese sauce and sausage gravy - and whisk together until thoroughly combined.
8
Scramble eggs in reserved bacon drippings just until done (don't overcook).
9
Fold in the cheese sauce and sausage gravy.
10
Layer in serving bowls in this manner: grits, egg mixture, shredded cheese and bacon bits.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices lean bacon or 4 slices turkey bacon, 4 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup quick-cooking grits, and more.

Yes, Use up the Leftovers Breakfast Bowls falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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