Fried Grits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon
1/4 cup butter, plus
1 tablespoon butter or 1/4 cup margarine, divided

Preparation

Add water and salt to a saucepan; bring to a boil; stir in grits.
Cook grits until done, following the package directions.
Remove saucepan from heat.
Add in bacon and 1 tablespoon butter; stir until the butter melts.
Pour grits into a greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loafpan.
Cool; cover and chill in the refrigerator overnight.
Remove grits by turning the pan over; cut loaf into 1/2 inch slices.
Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter in a large fry pan.
Fry slices over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once.