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bacon and cheese grits casserole

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Leah Stacey
@CookingMaven
Huntsville, AL

I needed to bring a dish to a friend who was gluten free and it also needed to be soft food. My first thought was grits! I threw this together. I hope y'all enjoy this too. It's great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

(1 rating)
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For bacon and cheese grits casserole

  • 5 slice
    thick cut bacon
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 4 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 c
    quick grits (not instant)
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 1/2 c
    sharp cheddar (divided)
  • 1/2 c
    parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 3
    large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 c
    half and half

How To Make bacon and cheese grits casserole

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large saucepan fry the bacon slices. When done put them aside. (when bacon is cooled crumble). Pour out all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease. Saute the onions in the grease till translucent.
  • 2
    Add the broth to the pot with with the onions. Bring to a boil. Add the garlic powder, salt and pepper. Slowly add the grits stirring with a whisk.
  • 3
    Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • 4
    Remove from heat and stir in butter, 1/2 cup of sharp cheddar and 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese until melted. Add the crumbled bacon.
  • 5
    In a small bowl mix the eggs and half and half. Pour the mixture into the grits and whisk till all in incorporated. Pour into a greased 2 quart glass pan (8x8 or 11x7). Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 uncovered for about 45 minutes.
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