LOADED GRITS BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

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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

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

1 lb bacon
1 lb ham, sliced and cut in 1/2 in. pieces
4 c water
1 1/2 tsp chicken base
1/4 c butter (1/2 stick)
1 1/4 c quick cooking grits
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 1/2 c sharp cheddar cheese
1 c milk
6 eggs, beaten
1 tsp garlic powder
2 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tsp chopped fresh parsley
3/4 tsp ground sage
salt and pepper to taste

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

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I'm not a fan of grits, but this casserole was surprisingly good. I'll definitely make it again.

Asier Yosief

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This casserole is too expensive to make for a regular breakfast.

Stefan Lopicic

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I followed the recipe exactly, but my casserole was dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what I did wrong.

Rach Fun

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This casserole is a bit bland for my taste. I'm going to add some more spices next time.

Shabnam Naseem

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I'm not sure how healthy this casserole is, but it's so good that I don't care.

Arsema Solomon

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This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort.

Salierose Lumbay

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I'm going to make this casserole for my family's Christmas breakfast.

Bassem Elalfy

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This is a great dish to serve with a side of fruit salad or fresh vegetables.

lepain99

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I added some chopped ham to the casserole for a little extra flavor.

Aliakbar Ali

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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover grits.

Waseem Mehar

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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.