GRITS & BACON CASSEROLE

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A Mississippi home cook gave me her recipe for grits casserole. It baked like traditional custard. I garnish it with parsley, crumbled bacon and cheese. -Theresa Liguori, Elkridge, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4-1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup quick-cooking grits
8 large eggs
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded Gouda cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, bring water, salt and pepper to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, about 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Pour grits into a greased 2-1/2-qt. souffle dish; cool completely., In a large bowl, whisk eggs; pour over grits. Sprinkle with bacon and cheese., Place casserole in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 30-40 minutes longer or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. , Make-Ahead: Refrigerate unbaked casserole, covered, several hours or overnight. To use, preheat oven to 350°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Place casserole in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake, as directed, increasing time as necessary for a knife inserted in the center to come out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving., ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 210mg cholesterol, Sodium 480mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Devangie Quick
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover grits. It's also a great dish to make for a crowd. I usually double the recipe and freeze half of it for later.


Karel Weiss
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I'm not a fan of grits, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The casserole was very flavorful and the grits were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Rash-Ike Kile
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This casserole was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I think it could have used more seasoning.


MD.JAHANGIR J.N.M
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I was looking for a new grits casserole recipe and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! It was delicious and my family loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


DONPRINCE Lazarus
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve it.


Sara Perez
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up leftover bacon and grits. I usually add some chopped green onions and diced tomatoes to the casserole for extra flavor.


babie76 kyle
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This casserole was a disappointment. The grits were bland and the bacon was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe.


Md Ontim
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I made this casserole for breakfast and it was a big hit! My husband and kids loved it. It was easy to make and very flavorful.


Eileen Achieng
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Grits bacon casserole is a classic Southern dish that is always a crowd-pleaser. This recipe is easy to follow and produces a delicious casserole that is sure to impress.


Jean Bosco Safari
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This casserole was a little too bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. I also found the grits to be a little too mushy.


Xasan Arab
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I'm not a big fan of grits, but this casserole changed my mind! The bacon and cheese add so much flavor that you can't even taste the grits. I will definitely be making this again.


Keisha Dawes
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This grits bacon casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and had a delicious flavor. I loved the combination of the creamy grits, crispy bacon, and gooey cheese. I will definitely be making this again!