Country Ham & Grits Quiche

1 cup hot cooked grits

2 tablespoons butter

12 ounces country ham, cooked/cut into bite-size pieces

1 9” frozen deep dish pie crust

5 eggs, beaten

2 tablespoons whipping cream

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 cup cheddar cheese mix, grated

Preheat oven to 375° F. Combine grits and butter, stir until butter is melted and grits are smooth and creamy. Add country ham and mix well. Pour mixture into pie shell, set aside.

In medium bowl, beat together eggs, whipping cream, pepper and cheese. Pour over grits mixture. Bake until knife inserted near center comes out clean. (About 30 to 40 minutes).

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Analysis per serving: calories 409, protein 28 g, carbohydrates 17 g, fat 25 g (11 g saturated), cholesterol 247 mg, sodium 1843 mg, calcium 175 mg.

Serves 8

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