Pimento Cheese Grits Casserole - VeryVera
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Pimento Cheese Grits Casserole

  • Prep Time: 15m
  • Cook Time: 35m

Ingredients

  • 3 c chicken stock
  • 1 c quick-cooking grits
  • 12 oz (12-oz) container Pimento Cheese (VeryVera Cookbook)
  • 1/4 c butter, cubed
  • 1/4 c milk
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/3 c chopped cooked bacon
  • 1 c shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, add chicken stock; bring to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, 5 to 7 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  3. Add VeryVera Pimento Cheese and butter; stir until melted. Stir in milk. Slowly stir in eggs until blended. Stir in cooked bacon.
  4. Transfer grits to prepared dish. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  5. Bake, uncovered, 30 to 35 minutes.
  6. Garnish with green onions.

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