Get the App

Recipes

Find a Recipe Blue Ribbon Recipes Pinch It!™ Feed Browse All Recipes

Editorial

Food Bites & Articles Videos What is a Blue Ribbon? Meet the Test Kitchen

Community

Member Recipes Groups Sweepstakes Contests Shopping

southern grits and eggs (eggs in heaven)

(3 ratings)
kitchenChatter avatar
Recipe by
Pat Duran
@kitchenChatter
Las Vegas, NV

I saw this demonstrated on "The Chew" cooking show. This dish looked so delicious I just had to try it -guess what it was delicious and so simple to make.My family wants it to be our weekend breakfast meal. One bite of these delicious eggs and you'll be in heaven!

(3 ratings)
yield 6 servings
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For southern grits and eggs (eggs in heaven)

  • 1 c
    stone ground hominy grits or quick grits (i used the quick grits)
  • 1 1/2 c
    water
  • 1 c
    whole milk
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    shredded cheddar cheese (i used 3/4 cup)
  • 6 lg
    eggs
  • pepper to taste
  • 1/4 c
    chopped parsley
  • 1 lg
    ham steak

How To Make southern grits and eggs (eggs in heaven)

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350^' Butter a cast iron skillet,or a 9x13-inch baking dish. Set aside. In a 3 quart heavy bottomed saucepan, bring water, milk and salt to a boil. Gradually stir in grits and reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes or until thick and smooth and not watery. Whisk to prevent lumps. Stir in butter and cheese Pour grits into skillet or baking pan. Make 6 depressions in grits mixture about 2 inches apart with the back of a spoon sprayed with oil spray. Carefully break one eggs into each depression. Sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper. Bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until eggs are at desired doneness. Garnish with the chopped parsley. Serve hot with grilled ham steak to share.
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
ADVERTISEMENT