MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Grits & Bacon Casserole Categories: Eggs, Pork, Cheese, Vegetables Yield: 8 servings 4 1/2 c Water 1/2 ts Salt 1/4 ts Pepper 1 c Quick-cooking grits 8 lg Eggs 8 sl Bacon; cooked, crumbled 1 c Gouda cheese; shredded Set oven @ 350°F/175°C. In a large saucepan, bring water, salt, and pepper to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, until thickened, about 5 minutes, 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" of hot water to larger pan. Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover; bake until knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-40 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. Make-Ahead: Refrigerate unbaked casserole, covered, several hours or overnight. To use, preheat oven to 350°F. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Place casserole in a larger baking pan; add 1" 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. Recipe by Theresa Liguori, Elkridge, Maryland RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM