Baked Cheese Grits Casserole

A perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch. I usually make it the night before, refrigerate it, and then bake it before serving.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3  slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 4  cups water
• 1  cup quick-cooking grits
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 2  eggs, slightly beaten
• 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  dash  hot sauce

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Bring water to a boil in large saucepan.
3. Add grits and salt and stir until mixture comes to a boil.
4. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove from heat and add cheeses, bacon, butter, garlic, black pepper, and hot sauce; stir well.
6. Stir in eggs and pour into an ungreased 1 1/2 quart casserole.
7. Bake about 50 minutes.
8. May refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.