Southern Grits Casserole

BeachGirl's Note:

My family's favorite with seafood, especially with shrimp or crabcakes. It's great for brunch or a casual dinner party! Growing up, I never had grits, but I've grown to love them. :) Prep time does not include the 20 minutes needed to cook the grits.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 1.0 9x12x2 ...

• 2 cups cooked grits , hot (I use yellow grits)
• 2⁄3; cup skim milk
• ½ cup butter
• 1 ½ cups egg substitute or 2 whole eggs
• 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese (1 cup)
• ½ cup crisp bacon , crumbled (I use Oscar Meyer or Hormel real bacon bits)
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray 9x12x2-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Place hot grits in large bowl.
4. Add butter and stir to mix and let butter melt.
5. Add liquid ingredients and stir to mix well.
6. Pour into casserole.
7. Place casserole in oven; place pan of water on shelf below casserole.
8. This helps keep carrerole from drying out.
9. Bake 50 minutes.
10. Remove from oven and sprinkle casserole with cheese and then bacon.
11. Return to oven for an additional 10 minutes until just set in the middle.
12. Serve hot.

Reviews

[chia]

this was really delicious. i made grits in the microwave, otherwise i followed the recipe. i added black pepper and cayenne to the grits before i baked them and i used a whole pound of crumbled bacon- i really enjoyed every calorie

[Mommychef#1]

Yummy and super easy. I used real bacon on top. My West coast friends who had never had grits loved it!

[Irish Rose]

Very tasty. I cooked exactly as directions stated and it was enjoyed by all. Next time (and there will be a next time) I think I will try mixing the cheese in with the grits. Just a personal preference, but we really enjoyed the cheese being on top also. Thanks for the recipe.