Cheddar, Ham, And Grits Casserole
- 20m Prep Time
- 1h 0mCook Time
- 1h Ready In
A savory casserole combining creamy grits with diced ham and cheddar cheese, baked until golden. Perfect for a hearty dinner or brunch.
Ingredients
- vegetable oil for greasing
- 3 cup chicken broth
- 2 cup water
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 tsp seasoning salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 cup quick grits
- 2 cup diced ham
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup salted butter
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 10 of 13 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 252 mg
- Iron: 0.4 mg
- Magnesium: 15.1 mg
- Phosphorus: 192 mg
- Potassium: 109 mg
- Zinc: 1.42 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 3 cup chicken broth
- 2 cup water
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 tsp seasoning salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 cup quick grits
- 2 cup diced ham
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup salted butter
Prepare
- vegetable oil, for greasing
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with vegetable oil.
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Step 2.
In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine 3 cups chicken broth, 2 cups water, and 1 cup half-and-half. Bring to a boil. Stir in 2 teaspoons seasoning salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper.
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Step 3.
Slowly add 2 cups quick grits to the boiling liquid, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let the grits cool for 15 minutes.
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Step 4.
While the grits cool, dice 2 cups ham and shred 2 cups cheddar cheese if not already prepared. Lightly beat 2 large eggs.
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Step 5.
Add the diced ham, shredded cheddar cheese, beaten eggs, and ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter to the cooled grits. Stir until well combined. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
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Step 6.
Bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 15 minutes before serving.