SAVORY HAM AND SWISS CASSEROLE

Savory Ham and Swiss Casserole image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 2/3 cups water
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup uncooked quick-cooking corn grits
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (8 oz)
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
8 eggs
2 cups chopped extra-lean deli ham
6 green onions, chopped
2 cups milk
3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
In medium saucepan, heat water, whipping cream, butter, salt and pepper to boiling. Gradually stir in grits; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1/2 cup of the cheese and the garlic, stirring until cheese is melted. Cool 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in 2 of the eggs; pour into baking dish. Bake 20 minutes; remove from oven. Increase oven temperature to 400°F.
Sprinkle remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese, the ham and onions over partially baked crust. In medium bowl, beat remaining 6 eggs and 1/2 cup of the milk with whisk; pour over ham mixture. Stir together remaining 1 1/2 cups milk and the Bisquick mix. Pour over egg mixture, spreading to edge of dish with back of spoon. Bake 35 minutes. Cool 10 minutes; cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625, Carbohydrate 44 g, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1060 mg