It doesn’t get any more southern than cheese grits and cheese grits don’t get anymore delicious than when topped with lots of crispy bacon. This Cheese and Bacon Grits Casserole is perfect for a holiday brunch, a down-home breakfast, or a weekday meal. Lots of Cheese This casserole has two types of cheese- white cheddar and Velveeta cheese for plenty of cheesy flavor. The Velveeta also makes the casserole super creamy. Want to save this recipe?Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Save Type of Grits To Use You’ll want to use quick cooking grits and NOT instant grits for this recipe. Scroll down beneath the recipe box to see more of my favorite grits recipes. Make Ahead This casserole can be completely assembled a day in advance, covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated until you are ready to bake it. How To Serve Cheese and Bacon Grits Casserole is fantastically creamy, buttery, and rich. It really can make a meal in and of itself but also makes a great addition to an extravagant brunch or holiday meal. This recipe makes a large amount so plan on serving it for a get together or on having leftovers. The leftovers actually heat up really well. Pin this now to find it laterPin It How To Store Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days or you can freeze for up to 3 months. More Grits Recipes Jamabalaya Grits Pimento Cheese Grits Crockpot Grits Cheesy Grits Casserole with Smoked Sausage Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Grits Creamiest Grits Ever Print Cheese and Bacon Grits Casserole This Cheese and Bacon Grits Casserole is perfect for a holiday brunch, a down-home breakfast, or a weekday meal. Creamy and cheesy with lots of crispy bacon! Course CasseroleCuisine Southern Prep Time 20 minutes minutesCook Time 45 minutes minutesTotal Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes Servings 12 Calories 404kcal Author Christin Mahrlig Equipment9×13-inch baking dish Ingredients6 slices thick-cut bacon chopped3 cups water3 cups chicken broth1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 cups quick-cooking grits12 ounces Velveeta cut into cubes1/2 cup butter, cut into cubes1/2 cup milk2 green onions sliced4 large eggs lightly beaten2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese InstructionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.Cook bacon until crispy in a large saucepan. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate.Pour out all but 2 tablespoons bacon grease.Add water, chicken broth, both peppers, salt, and garlic powder to the saucepan with the bacon grease.Bring to a boil. Gradually stir in grits.Reduce heat some and cook, stirring frequently for 5 minutes.Remove from heat and stir in Velveeta and butter until melted.Stir in milk, green onions, and eggs, plus half the white cheddar.Pour mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheddar and the bacon on top.Bake  uncovered 40 to 45 minutes. NotesYou can use regular cheddar cheese instead of white. NutritionCalories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 1051mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 856IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 328mg | Iron: 1mg Recipe adapted from Taste of Home Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links.   The post Cheese and Bacon Grits Casserole appeared first on Spicy Southern Kitchen.