Cracked Out Grits Casserole - cheddar, bacon, and ranch - SO addictive!!! We love this casserole for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Grits, chicken broth, milk, eggs, Velveeta, bacon, Ranch, cheddar cheese. Can make ahead and refrigerate or freeze for later. This always gets RAVE reviews! SO good!!!
Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove pan from heat. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels and chop.
In a large saucepan, add chicken stock, and Ranch dressing mix; bring to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, 5 to 7 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
Add Velveeta cheese and butter; stir until melted. Stir in milk. Slowly stir in eggs until blended. Stir in half of cooked bacon.
Transfer grits to prepared dish. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and remaining bacon.
You can substitute a cup of precooked chopped bacon for the pound of fresh bacon. I love using precooked bacon! It is such a timesaver!
This Cracked Out Grits Casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight or even frozen. I like to split the casserole into two 8x8-inch pans and freeze one for later. I love having quick meals in the freezer!