Ingredients for Hillbilly Casserole
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How to Make Hillbilly Casserole
- Prepare the grits: In a saucepan, combine 2 cups water, 2 cups milk, and 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) of unsalted butter. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the grits are tender and creamy, about 20-25 minutes. You should have approximately 4 cups of cooked grits.
- Cook the bacon: Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Crumble the bacon: Once cooled slightly, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
- Preheat your oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Assemble the casserole: In a greased 2-quart baking dish, spread the cooked grits evenly across the bottom. Sprinkle half of the crumbled bacon and half of the shredded cheese over the grits.
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and minced onion until well combined.
- Pour and bake: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the grits, bacon, and cheese. Sprinkle the remaining bacon and cheese on top.
- Bake until set: Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. If desired, broil for the last minute to brown the top and melt the cheese further.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
57 g
Sugar
6g
Fat
146g
Carbs
28g
