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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BIPU FF
[email protected]I'm not a fan of grits, but this casserole was surprisingly good. I'll definitely make it again.
Asier Yosief
[email protected]This casserole is too expensive to make for a regular breakfast.
Stefan Lopicic
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my casserole was dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Rach Fun
[email protected]This casserole is a bit bland for my taste. I'm going to add some more spices next time.
Shabnam Naseem
[email protected]I'm not sure how healthy this casserole is, but it's so good that I don't care.
Arsema Solomon
[email protected]This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort.
Salierose Lumbay
[email protected]I'm going to make this casserole for my family's Christmas breakfast.
Bassem Elalfy
[email protected]This is a great dish to serve with a side of fruit salad or fresh vegetables.
lepain99
[email protected]I added some chopped ham to the casserole for a little extra flavor.
Aliakbar Ali
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to use up leftover grits.
Waseem Mehar
[email protected]I've never made grits before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The grits were cooked perfectly and the casserole was flavorful and moist.
Muhammad Yusuf Ibrahim
[email protected]I made this casserole for a brunch party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of grits, cheese, and vegetables.
Kurtrina Charles
[email protected]This loaded grits breakfast casserole is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for a weekend brunch or a holiday breakfast.