Best 9 Bacon And Cheese Grits Casserole Recipes

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Bacon and cheese grits casserole is a classic Southern comfort food that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This hearty and flavorful dish is made with creamy grits, crispy bacon, and gooey cheese. It is a perfect way to use up leftover grits or bacon, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you like your casserole cheesy, bacon-y, or somewhere in between, there is a recipe out there that is sure to please.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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.

CHEESY BACON AND GRITS CASSEROLE



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I was craving grits for breakfast, so I created this masterpiece with fresh corn and leftover bacon. Serve with avocado and hot sauce. -Rebecca Yankovich, Springfield, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 bacon strips, chopped
3 cups water
1 cup whole milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked old-fashioned grits
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Sliced avocado, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, bring water, milk and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to low; cook, covered, until thickened, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in 1-1/2 cups cheese until melted. Slowly stir in eggs until blended. Stir in bacon, corn and pepper. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese., Bake, uncovered, until edges are golden brown and cheese is melted, 35-40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with avocado. , Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove casserole from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake grits as directed until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, increasing time to 45-55 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 onion, very thinly sliced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups coarse stone-ground grits
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a heavy pot, cook the bacon over medium heat to render the fat, about 2 minutes. Add the onions and cook with the bacon until the onions are golden brown and the bacon is chewy, about 5 minutes. Carefully add the chicken broth and 2 cups water. Whisk in the grits. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 25 minutes. Stir in the cream and cheese until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper.

GRITS AND GREENS CASSEROLE



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This grits and greens casserole was a fast hit with my family, and has turned into a Thanksgiving dish.

Provided by saint fu

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 slices bacon
1 medium red onion, chopped
8 cups chicken broth, divided
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups regular grits
1 (12 ounce) package chopped turnip greens
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup salted butter, cubed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; reserve some grease in the skillet. Let bacon cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes; chop and set aside.
  • Heat reserved grease in the skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until golden, 7 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Combine 6 cups chicken broth and half-and-half in a large pot; bring to a boil. Stir in grits, return to a boil, and cover. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until grits are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • While grits are cooking, bring remaining 2 cups chicken broth to a boil in another pot. Add greens, reduce heat, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and squeeze out all liquid.
  • Stir bacon, onions, Monterey Jack and Parmesan cheeses, butter, salt, and pepper into grits. When butter is melted, stir in greens. Transfer mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until starting to brown on top, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 87.3 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 1222 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

BEST BACON/CHEESE GRITS



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Make and share this Best Bacon/Cheese Grits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Thompson

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 lb bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1 1/2 cups cubed Velveeta cheese
1 teaspoon bacon grease
4 cups cooked grits (regular/not instant)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the grits according to package directions.
  • Add the bacon, cheese and bacon grease.
  • Keep stirring over low heat until the cheese melts; serve while hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 846.5, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 39.6, Sodium 475.5, Carbohydrate 123.8, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 18.5

BACON-CHEDDAR GRITS



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This Southern side dish pairs well with fried chicken or grilled pork and shrimp.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices bacon, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, finely chopped (optional)
4 1/2 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking grits
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup plus another 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar (2.5 ounces)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, cook bacon and jalapeno (optional) over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bacon is browned, about 8 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon and jalapeno (if using) to a small bowl. Remove pan from heat and carefully add 4 1/2 cups water (fat may sputter).
  • Bring liquid to a boil over high and whisk in grits. Whisk until mixture begins to thicken, then reduce heat to low and gently simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, 25 minutes or until creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in 1 cup grated cheddar and three-fourths the bacon mixture. Pour into a 2-quart serving dish and top with remaining cheddar and remaining bacon mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 g, Fat 13 g, Protein 13 g

CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE



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Megan R gave this recipe to me. She said it is a family recipe. Had this for Christmas dinner or Easter dinner side!

Provided by Elaine Kilgore

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Grits

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ¼ cups whole milk
2 ¼ cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed
½ pound sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed
¼ cup butter
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x12-inch baking dish.
  • Bring milk, water, and salt to a boil in a large saucepan; gradually sprinkle grits into the boiling liquid, stirring to combine. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir processed cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, butter, and garlic powder into grits, stirring until cheese has melted. Let the mixture stand until cooled, about 15 minutes. Stir beaten eggs into grits; transfer to prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is lightly golden brown and the grits are set, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 96.6 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 727.1 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

SAUSAGE AND CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE



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The South pairs favorites--sausage and grits--in this cheesy casserole.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound bulk pork sausage
4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked quick grits
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray shallow 3-quart casserole with cooking spray.
  • In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat water and salt to boiling. Slowly stir in grits; reduce heat. Cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally; remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese and the butter until melted. Stir in eggs, milk and sausage.
  • Pour grits mixture into casserole. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Bake casserole uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until center is set. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 900 mg

BACON, EGG AND CHEESE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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Falling somewhere between a frittata and a tortilla española, this breakfast casserole has everything you love about a classic bacon, egg and cheese sandwich: smoky bacon, perfectly set eggs, sharp Cheddar and, if you want (and you definitely do), tangy hot sauce. Thinly sliced potatoes are added for structure and heft, and cooking them will be the most time-consuming part of this whole dish. The great news is that it's as delicious (if not more so) the next day, rewarmed or not. If you like, you can bake the casserole the night before and refrigerate, covered, when cool. To reheat, cover with foil and place in a 325-degree oven until warmed through, 25 to 30 minutes.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     casseroles, main course

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled, sliced 1/4-inch thick or cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced into rings
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
10 large eggs
6 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar or Monterey Jack
Hot sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cook bacon in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until crisp and the fat has rendered out, 8 to 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove from skillet, leaving fat behind.
  • Add olive oil, potatoes and onion slices to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally until the potatoes are tender and start to brown, and the onions are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Return bacon to skillet and stir to combine so that everything is distributed evenly.
  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs together and season with salt and pepper. Add cheese and whisk to blend. Transfer potato mixture to a 1 1/2- to 2-quart baking dish (any shape will work) and pour egg mixture over. Place in oven and bake until eggs are puffed around the edges and just set in the center, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly before eating. Serve with hot sauce if you like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 572, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 692 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

- For a rich and creamy casserole, use full-fat milk and cheese. - Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the grits for a subtle spicy kick. - To make the casserole ahead of time, prepare it as directed and then refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking. - Serve the casserole with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, sour cream, or diced tomatoes.

Conclusion:

This bacon and cheese grits casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover grits. With its creamy texture, cheesy flavor, and crispy bacon topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this bacon and cheese grits casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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