EGGS BAKED WITH GRITS AND HAM

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Make and share this Eggs Baked With Grits and Ham recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup quick-cooking grits
1 1/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup coarsely chopped country-style ham (3 oz., thickly sliced)
salt
black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
4 large eggs
1 -2 tablespoon sliced scallion

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan with butter, oil, or cooking spray.
  • In a medium saucepan, cook the grits according to package directions.
  • Once the grits are cooked, stir in 3/4 cup of Cheddar cheese, the ham, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and the garlic powder and continue stirring until the cheese melts.
  • Scrape the grits mixture into the prepared pan.
  • Using a spoon, make four egg-size indents in the grits mixture.
  • Crack 1 egg into each nest.
  • Season the eggs lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Top with the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar.
  • Bake until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny and the cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve sprinkled with the scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.5, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 236.7, Sodium 688.7, Carbohydrate 16.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.5, Protein 22.7

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