Holiday Rosemary and Ham Casserole

This brunch casserole is great to either mix together and bake immediately or may be refrigerated and baked the next morning. It is perfect to bring bring for a holiday brunch or to a morning family gathering. The rosemary complements a Southern tradition. Can be refrigerated overnight and baked for 1 hour in the morning if desired.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 468 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 5 eggs
• 1 ½ cups milk
• 4 cups water
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 cup grits
• 2 pounds cooked ham, cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Layer ham into a 2-quart casserole dish.

Step 3

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Slowly pour grits into the water while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the grits are tender and thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Mix Cheddar cheese and butter into grits.

Step 4

Whisk milk, eggs, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; stir in rosemary and garlic. Pour grit mixture over ham. Cover casserole dish with aluminum foil.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling, about 45 minutes.