bubbie's grits casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 8 slices bacon
• 1 cup quick-cooking hominy grits
• 4 cups water
• 1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese, cubed
• 2/3 cup milk
• 3 eggs, beaten
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). fry the bacon in a large deep skillet over medium heat until crisp. drain on paper towels, reserving 3 tablespoons of the drippings.
• bring the water to a boil and stir in the grits. cook and stir over medium heat until thick, about 5 minutes. crumble in about half of the bacon and stir in bacon drippings, processed cheese, milk and eggs. season with salt and pepper. pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top.
• bake in the preheated oven until the top is browned and grits are set, about 40 minutes.