{"id":28917,"date":"2010-05-22T03:32:00","date_gmt":"2010-05-22T10:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=28917"},"modified":"2026-04-25T20:21:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T03:21:59","slug":"baked-two-cheese-bacon-grits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=28917","title":{"rendered":"Baked Two-Cheese & Bacon Grits"},"content":{"rendered":"

Baked Two-Cheese & Bacon Grits<\/p>\n

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6 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped<\/p>\n

3 C. water<\/p>\n

3 C. chicken stock<\/p>\n

1 tsp. garlic powder<\/p>\n

1\/2 tsp. pepper<\/p>\n

2 C. quick-cooking grits<\/p>\n

12 ounces Velveeta, cubed (about 2-1\/3 cups)<\/p>\n

1\/2 C. butter, cubed<\/p>\n

1\/2 C. 2% milk<\/p>\n

4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten<\/p>\n

2 C. shredded white cheddar cheese<\/p>\n

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Preheat oven to 350\u00b0. In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove pan from heat. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Add water, stock, garlic powder and pepper to bacon drippings; bring to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, 5-7 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add Velveeta and butter; stir until melted. Stir in milk. Slowly stir in eggs until blended. Transfer to a greased 13×9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with bacon and shredded cheese. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until edges are golden brown and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove casserole from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350\u00b0. Bake grits as directed, increasing time to 50-60 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165\u00b0.<\/p>\n

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Nutrition Facts: 12 servings, 3\/4 cup: 466 calories, 34g fat (18g saturated fat), 143mg cholesterol, 840mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Baked Two-Cheese & Bacon Grits 6 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped 3 C. water 3 C. chicken stock 1 tsp. garlic powder 1\/2 tsp. pepper 2 C. quick-cooking grits 12 ounces Velveeta, cubed (about 2-1\/3 cups) 1\/2 C. butter, cubed 1\/2 C. 2% milk 4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten 2 C. shredded white cheddar cheese   Preheat oven to 350\u00b0. In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove pan from heat. Remove bacon…<\/p>\n

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