Bacon Quiche with Cheesy Grits Crust
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 10servings | 1.25hours |
| Cook Time | Passive Time |
| 2hours | 20minutes |
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Ingredients
- 12oz baconcooked
- 2 1/4cups milk
- 2tbsp butter
- 1/2cup gritsuncooked
- 2tsp salt
- 1tsp black pepper
- 2 1/2cups shredded cheeseuse sharp cheddar or a combination of sharp cheddar, smoked cheddar and Gouda
- 6 large eggs
- 2 1/2cups half-and-half
- 1cup heavy cream
- 1/3cup sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the milk and butter to a boil
- Gradually whisk in the grits, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Cook, whisking constantly, for 5-7 minutes or until very thick.
- Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of cheese.
- Let stand for another 10 minutes, then mix in 1 gently beaten egg. Spread mixture in a 9-inch springform pan that has been coated with cooking spray.
- Bake at 350F for 25 minutes, or until set and browned.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese. If making the night before, cool completely, then cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. If making crust the same day as serving, let it stand for 15 minutes while completing next steps.
- Reduce heat to 325F, and wrap bottom of springform pan in foil.
- Combine the half-and-half, cream, green onions, remaining 5 eggs, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
- Pour mixture over grits, then sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
- Place pan on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 325F for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until lightly browned and just set.
- Remove from oven and let stand for 20 minutes. Run a sharp knife around the edges of the quiche, remove sides of the pan, and serve.
Recipe Notes
**Cardinal Rule** Hate getting splattered by bacon grease? Bake your bacon instead! Simply heat your oven to 425F, line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, place your bacon on the sheet in a single layer, and cook for 25-30 minutes Keep a close eye on it so it doesn’t burn.
Recipe source: My Recipes