HAM & CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE

Ham & Cheese Grits Casserole image

My book club ladies often ask me to bring "those grits." I'd tell you how to store them, but I never have any left! - Debi Mitchell, Flower Mound, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 cups chicken stock
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1/2 cup Southwestern-style egg substitute
5 ounces reduced-fat process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/4 cups cubed fully cooked ham
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, bring stock to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, about 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. In a small bowl, stir a small amount of hot grits into egg substitute; return all to pan, mixing well., Add process cheese, milk and butter; stir until cheese is melted. Stir in ham, green onions and seasonings. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese., Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until edges are golden brown and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 1212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.