Description
This Southern Grits Casserole is a comforting and cheesy breakfast or side dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd. Creamy grits are mixed with eggs, cheese, and bacon, then baked until golden and bubbly.
Ingredients
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For the Grits:
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup quick-cooking grits
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
For the Casserole:
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the grits: In a saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Whisk in grits, cook until thickened, then stir in butter, 1 1/2 cups cheese, milk, eggs, pepper, and garlic powder. Fold in half of the bacon.
- Assemble the casserole: Pour the mixture into the baking dish, top with remaining cheese and bacon. Bake until set and golden.
- Finish and serve: Let rest, then sprinkle with green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper or use pepper jack cheese.
- This casserole reheats well and can be made a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
