Roast Pork Chops with Cheddar and Bacon Grits
Ingredients:
5 cups milk
1 cup quick cooking grits
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup grated Cheddar
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 large pork chops
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Directions:
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In a medium saucepan, bring the milk to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the grits, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper, and the butter. Cook and stir frequently, until the grits are soft. Stir in cheese and bacon. Set aside and keep warm.
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Sprinkle the pork chops with the remaining salt and pepper, or to taste.
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In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops, and cook for 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
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Spoon some grits onto each serving plate and arrange a pork chop on top.