Holiday Rosemary and Ham Casserole

Breakfast Casserole - Breakfast and Brunch

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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 10

Yield: 1 2-quart casserole

Holiday Rosemary and Ham Casserole

Ingredients

2 pounds cooked ham

cubed

4 cups water

1 cup grits

2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

¼ cup butter

1 ½ cups milk

5 eggs

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

1 clove garlic

minced

New Mexican Breakfast Casserole

Breakfast and Brunch

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Holiday Rosemary and Ham Casserole

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 468.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 28.2g 57%

Carbohydrates: 14.9g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 2.1g

Fat: 32.3g 50%

Saturated Fat: 15g 75%

Cholesterol: 182.7mg 61%

Vitamin A Iu: 635.8IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.3mg 79%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 29%

Vitamin C: 32mg 53%

Folate: 51mcg 13%

Calcium: 231mg 23%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 32.7mg 12%

Potassium: 421mg 12%

Sodium: 1624.6mg 65%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 71%

Calories From Fat: 291

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.