Nassau Grits Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup quick-cooking grits
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup whole milk
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup smoked sausage, sliced
• 0.5 cup chopped bacon
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 cup diced tomato
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)