Eggs Baked With Grits and Ham |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Paula Deen Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°.
2. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan with butter, oil, or cooking spray.
3. In a medium saucepan, cook the grits according to package directions.
4. 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.
5. Scrape the grits mixture into the prepared pan.
6. Using a spoon, make four egg-size indents in the grits mixture.
7. Crack 1 egg into each nest.
8. Season the eggs lightly with salt and pepper.
9. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar.
10. Bake until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny and the cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes.
11. Serve sprinkled with the scallions.
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