Grits, Smoked Gouda, Bacon, And Corn Bake

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 10 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 cups frozen whole kernel corn, thawed and drained
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 1/4 cups quick-cooking grits
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups shredded smoked gouda cheese
• 1/2 cup minced green onion
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• sliced green onion, strips for garnish

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet, cook bacon and corn over medium heat, stirring frequently, until bacon is crisp; drain well, and set aside.
• 2 preheat oven to 350°; spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• 3 in a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil over med-high heat.
• 4 slowly stir in grits; decrease heat, and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until thickened.
• 5 stir in cream; remove from heat.
• 6 add cheese, green onion, and bacon mixture to grits.
• 7 add eggs and salt, stirring until combined.
• 8 spoon mixture into prepared dish.
• 9 bake for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown.
• 10 let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
• 11 garnish with green onion strips, if desired.