Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Baked 2 Cheese & Bacon Grits Recipe.

Ingredients:

6 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
3 cups water
3 cups chicken stock
1 TSP garlic powder
1/2 TSP pepper
2 cups quick-cooking grits
12 ounces Velveeta, cubed (about 2-1/3 cups)
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup 2% milk
4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally.
Remove pan from heat.
Remove bacon with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.

Add water, stock, garlic powder and pepper to bacon drippings; bring to a boil.
Slowly stir in grits.
Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, 5-7 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat.

Add Velveeta and butter; stir until melted.
Stir in milk.
Slowly stir in eggs until blended.
Transfer to a greased 13x9" baking dish.
Sprinkle with bacon and shredded cheese.
Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until edges are golden brown and cheese is melted.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze.
To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight.
Remove casserole from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
Bake grits as directed, increasing time to 50-60 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165 degrees.

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