Go Back
–+ servings
Grits and Ham Casserole

Grits and Ham Casserole

Kurt
Fair warning, this recipe is carb heavy and dairy heavy! If you're on a special diet, you might want to take a pass on this one. But if you're in the mood for some Southern comfort food, you've come to the right place!
No ratings yet
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Oven Temp 350°F
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 435 kcal

Special Equipment Needed

  • 9x13 baking dish

Ingredients
 

  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups quick-cooking grits
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
  • 8 tablespoons butter one stick
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 16 ounces fully cooked ham cubed

For the Topping

  • 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Bring the stock to a boil in a large saucepan. Slowly stir in the grits. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, covered, 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat.
    6 cups chicken broth, 2 cups quick-cooking grits
  • In a small bowl, whisk the eggs and stir in a small amount of hot grits to temper the eggs.
    4 large eggs
  • Add the cream cheese, 2 cups of Cheddar cheese, butter, hot sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, white pepper, and cayenne pepper to the grits. Stir until the cheese is melted.
    1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, 8 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons hot sauce, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon white pepper, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Add the sour cream and ham to the pan and stir.
    ½ cup sour cream, 16 ounces fully cooked ham
  • Slowly pour in the eggs and stir until mixed well.
  • Transfer the grits mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup of Cheddar cheese and the green onions.
    1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, 3 green onions
  • Bake, uncovered, 40 to 45 minutes or the until edges are golden brown and the cheese is melted. Let the casserole stand for about 10 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with sadditional hot sauce for those who want even more heat.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 22gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 175mgSodium: 1757mgPotassium: 361mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 798IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 148mgIron: 3mg

INSPIRED BY

https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/ham-cheese-grits-casserole/

THIS RECIPE IS FROM

The Spice of Your Life - https://thespiceofyourlife.com

Did you make this?Please tell us how it came out!