Grits & Bacon Casserole

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   Preheat oven to 350u00b0. In a large saucepan, bring water, salt and pepper to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, about 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Pour grits into a greased 2-1/2-qt. souffle dish; cool completely.

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   In a large bowl, whisk eggs; pour over grits. Sprinkle with bacon and cheese.

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   Place casserole in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 30-40 minutes longer or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

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   Refrigerate unbaked casserole, covered, several hours or overnight. To use, preheat oven to 350u00b0. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Place casserole in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. 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.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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