Southern Bacon and Cheese Grits Casserole

Published Jan 2, 2025 By Lily Suing

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This southern bacon and cheese grits casserole by Island Vibe Cooking will instantly become your go-to dish. Even people who don’t eat grits will love it. It’s creamy, cheesy, and delicious. The best thing about this recipe is that you can enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or any time you are hungry.

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It only requires a couple of ingredients, and most are pantry staples, making this a budget-friendly meal you can easily prepare for the whole family. You only need whole milk, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, instant grits, cheddar cheese, bacon, eggs, and butter. The bacon adds a nice savory touch to your grits. Serve it with scrambled eggs, pulled pork, roast beef, mixed greens, or toast.

Easy Bacon and Cheese Grits Ingredients

2 cups of whole milk
2 cups of chicken broth
salt to taste
garlic powder to taste
onion powder to taste
paprika
cayenne pepper
1 cup of instant grits
2 cups of cheddar cheese
2 eggs
4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
7 bacon slices

How to Make Bacon and Cheese Grits

Step 1:

Place the bacon slices on a cold skillet and cook until crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Chop into crumbs.

Step 2:

Preheat your oven to 350F.

Step 3:

In a saucepan, add 2 cups of whole milk and 2 cups of chicken broth. Season with pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine. Place the lid and let it come to a boil.

Step 4:

Once boiling, mix and stir in 1 cup of grits.

Step 5:

In a bowl, break 2 eggs and whisk well. Pour a little bit of the grits into the egg while whisking. Transfer the grits into the pot while whisking continuously.