loaded grits breakfast casserole

Name: Loaded Grits Breakfast Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) bacon; 1 pound(s) ham, sliced and cut in 1/2 in. pieces; 4 cup(s) water; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) chicken base; 1/4 cup(s) butter (1/2 stick); 1 1/4 cup(s) quick cooking grits; 8 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened; 2 1/2 cup(s) sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup(s) milk; 6 - eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 2 - scallions, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh parsley; 3/4 teaspoon(s) ground sage; - salt and pepper to taste

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Robin Lieneke

Chamois, MO

Updated on Dec 12, 2017

This amazingly creamy casserole will convert even grit haters. The perfect comfort food, it is a fantastic for a holiday or special breakfast, brunch ot even dinner for a crowd. If you love shrimp and grits, add 1 lb of small cooked shrimp with the bacon and ham. Just devine!!

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 50 Min

method Bake

yield 12-15 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound bacon
1 pound ham, sliced and cut in 1/2 in. pieces
4 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons chicken base
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
1 1/4 cups quick cooking grits
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
6 - eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 - scallions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon ground sage
- salt and pepper to taste

How To Make loaded grits breakfast casserole

Step 1

Cut bacon into one inch pieces and cook until crisp. Remove from pan and drain on paper towel. Remove all but 2 tbsp of drippings from pan. Add diced ham to pan and heat through in remaining drippings. Remove from pan and drain with bacon.

Step 2

Heat water, 1Tbsp. butter and chicken base to boiling. Add grits and reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until thick and creamy. Remove from heat and add remaining butter, cream cheese and 2 cups of the cheddar. Stir until completely combined.
Step 3

Stir in milk, garlic powder, sage, scallions and parsley. Add eggs and stir until smooth. Add in bacon, ham and salt/ pepper and stir to combine.
Step 4

Pour mixture into greased 9 x 13 pan. Top with remaining cheddar. Bake for 45-55 minutes. Let sit for 10-15 mins. before serving.
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