Savory Ham-And-Swiss Breakfast Pie

Great for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. Enjoy from Southern Living OMAC directions included.

• Ready In: 1 hr 50 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 2⁄3 cups water
• 1  cup  whipping cream
• 2  garlic cloves, pressed
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2⁄3 cup  uncooked quick-cooking grits
• 1 1⁄4 cups  shredded swiss cheese, divided
• 8  large eggs, divided
• 1⁄2 lb cooked ham, diced
• 4  green onions, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup milk

• Garnish

•  chives

Directions

1. Bring first 6 ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually whisk in grits.
2. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, whisking occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Add 1/2 cup cheese, stirring until cheese melts.
4. Remove from heat, and let stand 10 minutes. Lightly beat 2 eggs, and stir into grits mixture; pour into a lightly greased 10-inch-deep pie plate.
5. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes; remove from oven.
6. To freeze: Prepare and bake as directed. Allow to cool. Wrap well in plastic wrap and then foil. Freeze.
7. To serve: Thaw in fridge and reheat in oven.
8. Increase oven temperature to 400°.
9. Sauté ham and onions in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
10. Layer ham mixture evenly over grits crust.
11. Whisk together milk and remaining 6 eggs; pour over ham mixture.
12. Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup cheese evenly over egg mixture.
13. Bake at 400° for 35 minutes.
14. Let stand 10 minutes, and cut into wedges.
15. Garnish, if desired.