Ham and Grits Pie
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1.25 quick cooking plain grits (or 4 servings)1.25 c. shredded colby jack cheese~5 oz. deli ham, sliced into thin ribbons (I use a little over half of a 9 oz. container)1/2 c. chopped onions1 chopped roma tomato1.5 (1 14 oz. can) of tomato sauce2 tbsp. butter or spread (I use Country Crock Light)Cajun seasoningSalt & pepper
Cook grits as directed on package, adding salt and 1 tsp. cajun seasoning. After the grits are cooked, stir in 1/2 c. cheese, butter, and salt to taste.
Heat the oven to 400. Spray a 8"x8" glass baking dish or 10" pie pan with cooking spray. Spread the grits into the prepared pan.
In a large skillet, combine the ham, onions, tomato, tomato sauce, and more cajun seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the onions are soft (alternately, you can brown the onions in a little butter first before adding the other ingredients to the skillet).
Pour the tomato mixture over the grits. Top with the remaining cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly browned on top. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
I like to serve with a salad. Leftovers reheat great!
Makes 4 generous servings.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SCHWINNER!.
Heat the oven to 400. Spray a 8"x8" glass baking dish or 10" pie pan with cooking spray. Spread the grits into the prepared pan.
In a large skillet, combine the ham, onions, tomato, tomato sauce, and more cajun seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the onions are soft (alternately, you can brown the onions in a little butter first before adding the other ingredients to the skillet).
Pour the tomato mixture over the grits. Top with the remaining cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly browned on top. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
I like to serve with a salad. Leftovers reheat great!
Makes 4 generous servings.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SCHWINNER!.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 259.0
- Total Fat: 12.4 g
- Cholesterol: 44.0 mg
- Sodium: 1,069.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 22.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
- Protein: 15.7 g
Member Reviews
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GRACEGAL82
I'm not sure what I did wrong, but this did not turn out like I thought it would. It was more like soup than pie. That being said, it still tasted good, and even my picky family members liked it. Next time I may add more spices, maybe some garlic, red pepper and dill. - 5/4/09
Reply from SCHWINNER! (5/6/09)
I'd guess it was the grits? It's happened to me before where I've made this and didn't let the grits get thick enough - you want them thick and stiff enough to hold up to the sauce and toppings. Sorry it didn't work out for you!