Cheese and Bacon Grits Casserole

It doesn’t get any more southern than cheese grits and cheese grits don’t get anymore delicious than when topped with lots of crispy bacon. This Cheese and Bacon Grits Casserole is perfect for a holiday brunch, a down-home breakfast, or a weekday meal.

Lots of Cheese

This casserole has two types of cheese- white cheddar and Velveeta cheese for plenty of cheesy flavor. The Velveeta also makes the casserole super creamy.

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Type of Grits To Use

You’ll want to use quick cooking grits and NOT instant grits for this recipe. Scroll down beneath the recipe box to see more of my favorite grits recipes.

Make Ahead

This casserole can be completely assembled a day in advance, covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated until you are ready to bake it.

How To Serve

Cheese and Bacon Grits Casserole is fantastically creamy, buttery, and rich. It really can make a meal in and of itself but also makes a great addition to an extravagant brunch or holiday meal.

This recipe makes a large amount so plan on serving it for a get together or on having leftovers. The leftovers actually heat up really well.

How To Store

Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days or you can freeze for up to 3 months.

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Cheese and Bacon Grits Casserole

4.20 from 5 votes

By Christin Mahrlig

Prep: 20 minutes mins

Cook: 45 minutes mins

Total: 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Servings: 12

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This Cheese and Bacon Grits Casserole is perfect for a holiday brunch, a down-home breakfast, or a weekday meal. Creamy and cheesy with lots of crispy bacon!

Equipment

• 9×13-inch baking dish

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Ingredients

• ▢ 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
• ▢ 3 cups water
• ▢ 3 cups chicken broth
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ▢ 2 cups quick-cooking grits
• ▢ 12 ounces Velveeta, cut into cubes
• ▢ 1/2 cup butter, cut into cubes
• ▢ 1/2 cup milk
• ▢ 2 green onions, sliced
• ▢ 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• ▢ 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese

Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
• Cook bacon until crispy in a large saucepan. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
• Pour out all but 2 tablespoons bacon grease.
• Add water, chicken broth, both peppers, salt, and garlic powder to the saucepan with the bacon grease.
• Bring to a boil. Gradually stir in grits.
• Reduce heat some and cook, stirring frequently for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in Velveeta and butter until melted.
• Stir in milk, green onions, and eggs, plus half the white cheddar.
• Pour mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheddar and the bacon on top.
• Bake  uncovered 40 to 45 minutes.

Notes

You can use regular cheddar cheese instead of white.

Nutrition

Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 1051mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 856IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 328mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Recipe adapted from Taste of Home

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