Cheesy Grits and Spinach Casserole with Bacon

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 8 slices Bacon

• Produce

  • 8 oz Spinach, fresh
  • 1 Yellow onion, medium

• Breakfast Foods

  • 2 cup Grits

• Canned Goods

  • 6 cups Chicken broth

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt and black pepper

• Dairy

  • 1/4 cup Butter, unsalted
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 cup Whole milk

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Ingredients

• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cup grits (I used Trader Joes brand)
• 8 slices of bacon, chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 8 ounces fresh spinach
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• salt and black pepper

Directions

• Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with a non-stick spray. Set aside.
• In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, whole milk and heavy cream. Bring it to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Stir in the grits, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until thick. Stir the grits occasionally.
• While your grits are cooking, prepare your bacon and spinach mixture. In a large skillet, add the bacon. Cook over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes and then remove the bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving the bacon grease in the pan. Transfer the bacon to a plate that has been lined with a paper towel. With the pan left over medium heat, add the onion. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender and then stir in the spinach. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook until the spinach has wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
• When the grits have cooked through, stir in the butter, 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese and a dash of salt and black pepper. Stir until the cheese and butter have melted. Next, stir in the spinach mixture.
• Pour the grits into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle with bacon.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!