Velveeta Bacon And Ham Grits Casserole Recipes

BAKED TWO-CHEESE & BACON GRITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. 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 13x9-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. Bake grits as directed, increasing time to 50-60 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

HAM & CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, bring stock to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, about 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. In a small bowl, stir a small amount of hot grits into egg substitute; return all to pan, mixing well., Add process cheese, milk and butter; stir until cheese is melted. Stir in ham, green onions and seasonings. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese., Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until edges are golden brown and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

BAKED VELVEETA CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add in the grits, cook stirring often for about 5 minutes or until thickened, remove from heat.
• Add in the cubed Velveeta cheese and butter; stir to combine until the cheese and butter has melted.
• Add in eggs; mix until combined.
• Season with salt, pepper and cayenne.
• Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top (as much as desired).
• Bake for about 40 minutes or until lightly browned.

CHEESY BACON AND GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, bring water, milk and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to low; cook, covered, until thickened, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in 1-1/2 cups cheese until melted. Slowly stir in eggs until blended. Stir in bacon, corn and pepper. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese., Bake, uncovered, until edges are golden brown and cheese is melted, 35-40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with avocado. , 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°. Bake grits as directed until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, increasing time to 45-55 minutes.

GRITS & BACON CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, bring water, salt and pepper to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, about 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Pour grits into a greased 2-1/2-qt. souffle dish; cool completely., In a large bowl, whisk eggs; pour over grits. Sprinkle with bacon and cheese., Place casserole in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 30-40 minutes longer or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. , Make-Ahead: Refrigerate unbaked casserole, covered, several hours or overnight. To use, preheat oven to 350°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Place casserole in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake, as directed, increasing time as necessary for a knife inserted in the center to come out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving., ,

VELVEETA® CHEESY BACON BRUNCH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat 10 min. or until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 Tbsp. drippings from skillet.
• Add potatoes, mushrooms, peppers and onions to reserved drippings in skillet; cook 10 min. or until peppers and onions are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in VELVEETA. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Whisk eggs and sour cream in medium bowl until blended; stir in bacon. Pour over vegetable mixture.
• Bake 40 min. or until center is set and casserole is heated through.

VELVEETA CHEESY BACON BRUNCH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat 10 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels. Meanwhile, add potatoes, mushrooms, peppers and onions to drippings; cook 10 minutes or until peppers and onions are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
• Spread vegetable mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Whisk eggs and sour cream until well blended; pour over vegetable mixture. Top with bacon and Velveeta.
• Bake 40 minutes, or until center is set and casserole is heated through.

VELVEETA® CHEESY BACON BRUNCH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 350ºF.
• COOK and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat 10 minute or until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 Tbsp. drippings from skillet.
• ADD potatoes, mushrooms, peppers and onions to reserved drippings in skillet; cook 10 minute or until peppers and onions are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in VELVEETA. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• WHISK eggs and sour cream in medium bowl until blended; stir in bacon. Pour over vegetable mixture.
• BAKE 40 minute or until center is set and casserole is heated through.
• Size Wise:
• Looking for something to serve as part of your next brunch menu? This satisfying casserole is sure to fit the bill since it makes enough for 12 servings.
• Keeping it Safe:.
• Always serve egg-based dishes immediately after cooking to prevent bacterial growth. Be sure to cook until the eggs are completely set. Avoid recipes which call for partially cooked or raw eggs.
• Make Ahead:.
• Casserole can be assembled ahead of time. Refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking as directed, increasing the baking time if needed until casserole is done.
• Substitute:.
• Substitute 1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese for the cubed VELVEETA.

VELVEETA BACON AND HAM GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• In a large skillet cook the bacon until crisp; remove to paper towels and reserve some bacon fat in the skillet to saute the onions and ham.
• Crumble bacon when cool enough to handle; set aside.
• Brown the ham with green onions in the skillet; set aside.
• Cook the grits according to package directions; remove from heat; add in the cubed Velveeta cheese and butter; stir until melted and well combined.
• Stir in bacon, ham with green onions, eggs, milk and baking powder; season with seasoned salt or white salt and black pepper to taste.
• Transfer into prepared baking dish.
• Bake for about 45 minutes or until set.