Grits and Ham Casserole

This comforting breakfast casserole is great for using leftover ham; just chop it up and bake it with creamy, smooth grits, and Cheddar cheese.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 497 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 ½ cups chopped cooked ham
• ¾ cup quick-cooking grits

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.

Step 3

Bring milk to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the grits are thick, stirring often, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir ham, Cheddar cheese, eggs, green onion, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper into grits.

Step 5

Transfer grit mixture to the prepared baking dish.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 25 minutes.