1 slice thick cut bacon, preferably applewood smoked
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2-1/4 cups fat free or 1% low fat milk
2/3 cup quick cooking grits
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup egg substitute or 3 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onion tops
Dice bacon; cook in a medium saucepan until crisp. Transfer bacon with slotted spoon to paper towel; set aside.
Cook onion in drippings over medium heat in saucepan 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add milk, grits and salt; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat; stir in syrup. Place egg substitute in a medium bowl. Gradually stir small amount of grits mixture into eggs; then stir the egg mixture back into the remaining grits mixture. Pour into 1 quart souffle or round baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
Bake in 375 deg F oven 35 to 40 minutes or until puffed and center is set. Sprinkle with reserved bacon and chives. Serve warm.
Makes 4 servings.
Per serving with egg substitute and fat free milk: 220 cal, 2g fat, 20 % DV calcium