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Grits, Eggs, And Bacon For Breakfast!

Monklady123

By Monklady123
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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Monklady123
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Some of you might remember my "hope I don't offend you southerners" post of a week or so ago, about eating grits. Well I learned a lot in that thread, lol. So this morning I made my grits, and fried up two pieces of bacon and two eggs over easy. Broke up the bacon, put it and the eggs in with the grits, "mooshed" (I think that was the word) it all around, salted it... o.m.g... B) Delicious!

It's mornings like this where I don't miss my gluteny cereal. :lol:

Thanks to all of you who suggested it. ;)

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Wolicki Enthusiast
Wolicki
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Yay! So glad you liked it! I never did the jelly on top thing, just my Granny because she had a major sweet tooth. That's my favorite breakfast. Mooshed is best :P

Skylark Collaborator
Skylark
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We'll make a southerner out of you yet! Glad you enjoyed your breakfast. B)

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Monklady123
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We'll make a southerner out of you yet! Glad you enjoyed your breakfast. B)

Turning into a southerner here... :D Just had it *again* this morning. B)

Now, I do need to branch out because I don't think two eggs and a couple strips of bacon every single morning is good for me. :rolleyes:

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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My gosh--sounds downright mouthwatering :D

bincongo Contributor
bincongo
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I love grits. Now can anyone tell me why Crackerbarrel will not say their grits are gluten free. I would love to go there and have their bacon, eggs and grits and maybe the apples on the side. It would feel almost like before I had to be gluten free. I even have a girt card I can't use.

larry mac Enthusiast
larry mac
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.....

Now, I do need to branch out because I don't think two eggs and a couple strips of bacon every single morning is good for me

.....

I agree. A little grated sharp cheddar cheese would round that out.

And instead of "mooshed", I'd say "schmushed"! .... :)

best regards, lm

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Monklady123
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I went out to eat this morning with a friend and had... two eggs over easy, bacon, and grits. Am I in a rut or what? :PB):lol:

bincongo Contributor
bincongo
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I went out to eat this morning with a friend and had... two eggs over easy, bacon, and grits. Am I in a rut or what? :PB):lol:

Where did you go?

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Monklady123
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Where did you go?

The Silver Diner, in northern VA. Not sure if it's a chain or not. But they've recently added a couple of gluten-free items (such as Van's waffles) and labeled others as Gluten-free (grits, for example). I talked to the manager who assured me that the eggs are cooked only on the egg griddle, and the bacon is cooked in the oven in the bacon pan. So far I haven't had any problems. The potatoes are a no-no though because they're fried on the same griddle as the bread things, like pancakes, etc. I didn't ask him how they toast the Van's because I eat them at home a lot so haven't ordered them out.

Yay for grits, eggs, and bacon. B)

mbrookes Community Regular
mbrookes
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We'll make a southerner out of you yet! Glad you enjoyed your breakfast. B)

I saw a bumper sticker that said "I wasn't born in the South, but I got here as soon as I could." They must have discovered grits, too.

Try garlic cheese grits as a sde dish with pork.

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Monklady123
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I saw a bumper sticker that said "I wasn't born in the South, but I got here as soon as I could." They must have discovered grits, too.

Try garlic cheese grits as a sde dish with pork.

Lol at the bumper sticker. :lol: And I guess technically I do live in the south since Virginia is a southern state. Even if Northern VA is like a state unto itself. ;)

ymmmmmmmmm garlic cheese grits! {putting pork on my next grocery list}

lynnelise Apprentice
lynnelise
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I always eat at the Silver Diner when I visit my hometown! I was so excited when I saw the gluten free options last visit! :)

As for Cracker Barrel I have actually eaten grits there and not gotten sick. That is not to say it is safe just that I personally didn't have issues. I believe I read once that because grits themselves are subject to contamination in processing a lot of restaurants won't list them as gluten-free. That is what Denny's says at anyrate.

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luvs2eat
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I'll admit that I couldn't wait to try this "schmoosh" breakfast and had it for supper last night. I was disappointed tho, cause the grits were pretty tasteless. Next time I'll add more salt and more cheese.

Plus, I wish there was a way to get like quadruple yolks, as the runny part is the very best part of the egg!! ha ha

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I'll admit that I couldn't wait to try this "schmoosh" breakfast and had it for supper last night. I was disappointed tho, cause the grits were pretty tasteless. Next time I'll add more salt and more cheese.

Plus, I wish there was a way to get like quadruple yolks, as the runny part is the very best part of the egg!! ha ha

Yes, grits themselves are kind of bland. That's what all that fattening butter or cheese, and salt is for. :P

Isn't that the way it usually is? All the good-tasting stuff isn't particularly good for us. ;)

edited to add that if I ever get high blood pressure I'm going to be in big trouble. I sure do love my salt. :ph34r:

K8ling Enthusiast
K8ling
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Some of you might remember my "hope I don't offend you southerners" post of a week or so ago, about eating grits. Well I learned a lot in that thread, lol. So this morning I made my grits, and fried up two pieces of bacon and two eggs over easy. Broke up the bacon, put it and the eggs in with the grits, "mooshed" (I think that was the word) it all around, salted it... o.m.g... B) Delicious!

It's mornings like this where I don't miss my gluteny cereal. :lol:

Thanks to all of you who suggested it. ;)

I think we might be having that for breakfast tomorrow XD

Lisa Mentor
Lisa
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And I guess technically I do live in the south since Virginia is a southern state. Even if Northern VA is like a state unto itself. ;)

Raised in NOVA and it IS a state unto itself! Nothing Virginia about it. :P

bincongo Contributor
bincongo
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I always eat at the Silver Diner when I visit my hometown! I was so excited when I saw the gluten free options last visit! :)

As for Cracker Barrel I have actually eaten grits there and not gotten sick. That is not to say it is safe just that I personally didn't have issues. I believe I read once that because grits themselves are subject to contamination in processing a lot of restaurants won't list them as gluten-free. That is what Denny's says at anyrate.

Good to know. I may give Cracker Barrel a try. I use to live in Virginia, pretty state. I am a true southerner now that I live in Alabama. Cracker Barrel just happens to make good grits,with butter and salt added of course.

larry mac Enthusiast
larry mac
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I saw a bumper sticker that said "I wasn't born in the South, but I got here as soon as I could." They must have discovered grits, too......

I've never seen one that said "South", but I've seen many that said "Texas".

best regards, lm

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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I've never seen one that said "South", but I've seen many that said "Texas".

:D Me too!

bobcat Newbie
bobcat
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Bought some Farmland thick sliced bacon at Walmart yesterday to go with my eggs & grits. Have been eating this breakfast at Waffle House for years, but was just diagnosed celiac Oct '10. Will have to forgo the bacon there though since they toast the Texas toast on the same grill. Same is true for their hash browns.

BTW you can tell when the grits are the proper consistency by throwing a spoonful against a wall. If it falls to the floor add more water. If it runs down the wall cook the grits longer.

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bincongo Contributor
bincongo
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Good to know. I may give Cracker Barrel a try. I use to live in Virginia, pretty state. I am a true southerner now that I live in Alabama. Cracker Barrel just happens to make good grits,with butter and salt added of course.

Just an update. I went to my local Cracker Barrel and they said their grits come in bulk and they didn't have a label to show me so I couldn't check it. I guess Cracker Barrel is out.

IrishHeart Veteran
IrishHeart
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I just read this post because I am a newbie who is having a hard time with deciding what to have for breakfast! I can only eat so much brown rice cereal...this sounds delish...so, I'm a New Yorker (born In Boston...) who wonders...can you southern gals PLEASE direct me to the gluten -free brand of grits I should buy?? :) Thanks!! --Ginny

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I just read this post because I am a newbie who is having a hard time with deciding what to have for breakfast! I can only eat so much brown rice cereal...this sounds delish...so, I'm a New Yorker (born In Boston...) who wonders...can you southern gals PLEASE direct me to the gluten -free brand of grits I should buy?? :) Thanks!! --Ginny

Ginny, I'm just buying the Quaker grits in the round box, the five-minute kind. Not specifically labeled gluten free but the ingredients are: "white hominy grits made from corn" plus some vitamins. That's it. I haven't had any trouble at all from eating them.

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Ginny, I'm just buying the Quaker grits in the round box, the five-minute kind. Not specifically labeled gluten free but the ingredients are: "white hominy grits made from corn" plus some vitamins. That's it. I haven't had any trouble at all from eating them.

Thank you so much!! :>)

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