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Cheese and Bacon Grits Casserole
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!
Course
Casserole
Cuisine
Southern
Prep Time
20
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
45
minutes
minutes
Total Time
1
hour
hour
5
minutes
minutes
Servings
12
Author
Christin Mahrlig
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 9x13-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.