Southwestern Brunch Casserole

Southwestern Brunch Casserole
Southwestern Brunch Casserole might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 10 servings with 431 calories, 16g of protein, and 24g of fat each. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have salt, mexican cheese blend, milk, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the milk you could follow this main course with the Milky Way Brownie Bites as a dessert. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Christmas. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Bring first 5 ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in grits. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Add 1/2 cup cheese, garlic, and oregano, stirring until cheese melts; let cool 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in 2 eggs, and pour into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
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Bake at 350 for 20 minutes; remove baking dish from oven. Increase oven temperature to 40
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Sprinkle remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese, ham, and chiles evenly over grits crust.
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Whisk together remaining 6 eggs and 1/2 cup milk; pour into baking dish.
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Stir together remaining 1 cup milk and next 3 ingredients; spoon evenly over egg mixture, slightly spreading with back of a spoon. (Baking mix mixture will be very thick.)
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Bake at 400 for 35 minutes. Cool 10 minutes; cut into squares.
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Serve with salsa, if desired.
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*2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese may be substituted.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings10
Health Score8
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