Ingredients

  • 1 23 cups water
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon pepper
  • 23 cup quick-cooking grits, uncooked
  • 1 14 cups swiss cheese, grated and divided
  • 8 large eggs
  • 8 ounces cooked ham, diced
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 12 cup milk
  • chives

Method

  • Bring first 6 ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually whisk in grits.
  • Cover, reduce heat, simmer while whisking occasionally, 5-7 minutes.
  • Add 1/2 cup of cheese, stirring until cheese melts.
  • Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Lightly beat 2 of the eggs and stir into grits mixture; pour into lightly greased 10 inch deep pie pan or springform lined with foil.
  • Bake at 350F for 20 minutes; remove from oven.
  • Increase oven temperature to 400F.
  • Saute ham and onions over medium heat until onions are soft.
  • Pour ham mixture over grits.
  • Whisk last 6 eggs with 1/2 cup milk and pour over ham.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake until eggs are set, about 25 minutes.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
  • Garnish with chopped chives if desired.