1 c. white hominy grits or white hominy quick grits
4 tbsp. butter
2 crisp bacon slices, crumbled
6 eggs

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare grits according to package directions. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter and the bacon. Pour grits mixture into ungreased 11 x 7 inch baking dish. Make 6 depressions with back of spoon about 2 inches apart in grits mixture. Carefully break 1 egg into each depression.

Melt remaining butter. Pour over eggs. Sprinkle with pepper, if desired. Bake uncovered 15-20 minutes or until eggs are desired doneness. Serve hot. Yield 6 servings.