Savory Ham-And-Swiss Breakfast Pie |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 41 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Great for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. Enjoy from Southern Living OMAC directions included. Ingredients:
1 2/3 cups water |
1 cup whipping cream |
2 garlic cloves, pressed |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
2/3 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits |
1 1/4 cups shredded swiss cheese, divided |
8 large eggs, divided |
1/2 lb cooked ham, diced |
4 green onions, chopped |
1/2 cup milk |
chives |
Directions:
1. Bring first 6 ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually whisk in grits.
2. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, whisking occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Add 1/2 cup cheese, stirring until cheese melts.
4. Remove from heat, and let stand 10 minutes. Lightly beat 2 eggs, and stir into grits mixture; pour into a lightly greased 10-inch-deep pie plate.
5. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes; remove from oven.
6. To freeze: Prepare and bake as directed. Allow to cool. Wrap well in plastic wrap and then foil. Freeze.
7. To serve: Thaw in fridge and reheat in oven.
8. Increase oven temperature to 400°.
9. Sauté ham and onions in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
10. Layer ham mixture evenly over grits crust.
11. Whisk together milk and remaining 6 eggs; pour over ham mixture.
12. Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup cheese evenly over egg mixture.
13. Bake at 400° for 35 minutes.
14. Let stand 10 minutes, and cut into wedges.
15. Garnish, if desired.
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