LOADED GRITS BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
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!!
Provided by Robin Lieneke
Categories Breakfast Casseroles
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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Ihtisham Ulhaq
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to start your day.
Kimberly Parrigin
[email protected]I've never made grits before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the casserole turned out great.
Bipu Akter
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to use up leftover cheese.
Janeth Mgweno
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge hit.
Matovu Shafic
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat grits.
RK funny channel
[email protected]I'm not a big grits fan, but I really enjoyed this casserole.
Shafqat Shaheen
[email protected]This casserole is perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast.
Abul Hasam
[email protected]I love that this casserole can be made ahead of time.
Shehan Dilhara
[email protected]This casserole is so easy to make and it's a great way to start the day.
R Netra
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Max sa
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to use up leftover grits.
Pamela Chriscoe
[email protected]I made this casserole for breakfast this morning and it was a huge success! My kids loved it and my husband even went back for seconds.
Kristan MacKay
[email protected]This casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. I added some diced green peppers and onions to the mix, and it turned out great.