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!
Servings: 12
Equipment
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.
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