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Overnight cheesy grits casserole is some down-home delicious Southern breakfast or brunch fare!

Overnight cheesy grits casserole

grits

unsalted butter

cheddar cheese

Worcestershire sauce

paprika, divided

eggs

Cook grits according to the package directions.

Add butter and cheese to the hot, cooked...

Add butter and cheese to the hot, cooked grits and stir until melted.

Add Worcestershire sauce and 1 teaspoon of the...

Add Worcestershire sauce and 1 teaspoon of the paprika to the grits, mixing well.

In a small bowl, beat the three eggs....

In a small bowl, beat the three eggs. Add a small amount of hot grits to the bowl with the eggs to temper them, stirring well. (This helps get the eggs to the right temperature to mix with the grits, without cooking them.)

Slowly add the egg mixture to the cheesy...

Slowly add the egg mixture to the cheesy grits, stirring continuously, until well-combined.

Pour grits into a lightly greased 2-quart baking...

Pour grits into a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining teaspoon paprika.

Let cool, then cover and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees and remove the...

Preheat oven to 325 degrees and remove the baking dish from the refrigerator to sit for 15 minutes.

Bake, uncovered, at 325 for 1 hour or...

Bake, uncovered, at 325 for 1 hour or until set.

Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Enjoy a comforting Southern dish with this recipe for baked grits with cheese, ham, and a sweet twist of spiced apples. Perfect for brunch!

Cheesy Baked Grits with Ham

Ham Hocks

Apple Cider

Chicken Stock

Fresh Thyme

Stone Ground Grits

Apples (cored, peeled, and diced)

tbsp Butter

Sharp Cheddar Cheese grated

Heavy Cream

cinnamon

tsp allspice

Add chicken stock, apple cider, ham hocks, and fresh thyme sprigs to a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.

Remove hocks and thyme. Cut the ham into smaller pieces. Reserve the stock.

Make Ham Stock

In a skillet add 1/2 the butter and melt on medium heat. Allow butter to brown then add the diced apples. Stir occasionally seasoning with cinnamon and allspice. Cook for about 5 minutes. Set aside.

Prepare The Apples

Boil the reserved ham stock in the sauce pan. Mix in the cream then add the grits stirring constantly. Mix in the remaining butter and cheese. Add apples plus the diced ham, mix well, and cook according to package directions.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add the cooked grits to a prepared baking dish. Top with a layer of cheese and bake for about 30 minutes.

Serve as a side dish or main garnished with green onions or parsley.

Cook the Grits

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