Savory Ham And Swiss Pie

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 2/3 cups water
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2/3 cup quick-cooking grits, uncooked
• 1 1/4 cups swiss cheese, grated and divided
• 8 large eggs
• 8 ounces cooked ham, diced
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup milk
• chives

Recipe

• 1 bring first 6 ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually whisk in grits. cover, reduce heat, simmer while whisking occasionally, 5-7 minutes.
• 2 add 1/2 cup of cheese, stirring until cheese melts. remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes. lightly beat 2 of the eggs and stir into grits mixture; pour into lightly greased 10 inch deep pie pan or springform lined with foil.
• 3 bake at 350°f for 20 minutes; remove from oven. increase oven temperature to 400°f.
• 4 sauté ham and onions over medium heat until onions are soft. pour ham mixture over grits.
• 5 whisk last 6 eggs with 1/2 cup milk and pour over ham. sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• 6 bake until eggs are set, about 25 minutes. let stand 10 minutes before cutting. garnish with chopped chives if desired.