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Grits Ham and Cheese Breakfast Cups

I love a big Sunday breakfast and these Grits Ham and Cheese Breakfast Cups are a perfect way to have it all. Eggs and cheese get whipped into cooked grits and poured into a muffin pan lined with slices of sweet ham. So easy! Adapted from Southern Cast Iron magazine.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 453 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 thin deli sliced ham (See Note 1)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup grits (See Note 2)
  • 3/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup butter cubed
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 6 eggs large and beaten

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat eggs in a bowl and set aside.
  2. Using cooking spray, coat the inside of the muffin pan. Place 1 slice of ham into each of the muffin cups. Press down and form up sides of cup.
  3. Bring the water and salt to a boil in a medium sized saucepan. Whisk in grits, stirring to avoid lumps. Lower heat to simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid sticking on the bottom of pan.
  4. In a large bowl whisk together the grits, 1/2 cup of cheese and butter until incorporated. Add the onion powder, black pepper, milk and beaten eggs and whip to incorporate completely.
  5. Pour batter into each ham lined muffin cup to the top of pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese on top of each cup.
  6. Bake until edges are set and middle slightly jiggles, 20-25 minutes.

Notes

  • I like to use Smoked Honey Ham, but feel free to use whatever you prefer.
  • For this to cut time down I use quick-cooking grits.

Nutrition Information

Calories 453kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Cholesterol 255mg (85%) Sodium 950mg (40%) Potassium 279mg (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 915IU (18%) Calcium 160mg (16%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 453

% Daily Value*

Calories 453kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 255mg 85%
Sodium 950mg 40%
Potassium 279mg 6%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 915IU 18%
Calcium 160mg 16%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.