Ham and Cheese Grits Quiche

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

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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

1. 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.
2. Bring 2 ¼ cups milk and butter to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium high heat.
3. Whisk in grits and cook over medium, stirring often, 10-12 minutes until grits are thickened and tender. Remove from heat.
4. Stir in 1 cup cheese. Let cool 5 minutes.
5. Whisk in 1 lightly beaten egg. Spoon into a lightly greased 9- inch deep dish pie plate.
6. Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned and set. Let cool 15 minutes.
7. Reduce oven temperature to 325F. Whisk together remaining 2 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 cup cheese, salt, pepper, and green onions.
8. Spoon ham evenly over grits. Pour egg mixture over grits and ham, making sure cheese is evenly distributed.
9. 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.