Uncle Funky's Grit Bowl

By ClaudiaJan

Uncle Funky's passion for grits inspired this dish, which Tomato Jam will tailor however you like. The café uses stone ground grits, but suggests you use your favorite kind. Even quick-cooking grits will do if you're in a rush. The secret is to replace some of the liquid with cream and butter to richen them up. Click here for details and 18 more great American breakfasts.

Ingredients

• For Topping:
• 4 fresh roma tomatoes
• 3 to 4 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• For Each Bowl:
• 1 cup warm, cooked grits
• 1 oz breakfast meat of choice, cooked and warm
• 1 oz cheese (pimiento is recommended)
• 1 egg, cooked as desired
• 1 or 2 halves of roasted tomato

Details

Servings 2
Adapted from dashrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

directions:

1. Preheat oven to 300°F.

2. Cut 4 fresh roma tomatoes in half and remove seeds. Toss in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place on a baking pan and bake 1 1/2 hours.

3. For each serving, place 1 cup warm, cooked grits in a deep bowl. Top with 1 oz breakfast meat of choice, cooked and warm; 1 oz cheese (pimiento is recommended); 1 egg, cooked as desired; and 1 or 2 halves of roasted tomato.