Brunch just got gritty! We came up with this grits quiche recipe, that’s cheesy and full of ham, for you to use at home for an easy make-ahead brunch dish that reheats easily as each slice is served. We love the sweet zing our corn relish gives it, but a number of our relishes would make an excellent condiment.
Yield: 8
Ham and Cheese Grits Quiche
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 2 HourTotal time: 2 H & 10 M
Ingredients
- 8 oz. diced ham
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 3 ¼ cups milk, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¾ cup The Old Mill Cheddar Cheese Grits
- 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups), divided
- 3 large eggs, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- ½ cup The Old Mill Corn Relish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Cook ham and 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat 4 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Bring 2 ¼ cups milk and butter to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium high heat.
- Whisk in grits and cook over medium, stirring often, 10-12 minutes until grits are thickened and tender. Remove from heat.
- Stir in 1 cup cheese. Let cool 5 minutes.
- Whisk in 1 lightly beaten egg. Spoon into a lightly greased 9- inch deep dish pie plate.
- Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned and set. Let cool 15 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325F. Whisk together remaining 2 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 cup cheese, salt, pepper, and green onions.
- Spoon ham evenly over grits. Pour egg mixture over grits and ham, making sure cheese is evenly distributed.
- Bake 45 minutes or until lightly browned and just set in center. Let stand at least 20 minutes before serving. Serve topped with additional chopped green onions and relish.
