Savory Ham-And-Swiss Breakfast Pie

• 1 2/3 cups water
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2/3 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
• 1 1/4 cups shredded swiss cheese, divided
• 8 large eggs, divided
• 1/2 lb cooked ham, diced
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup milk
• Garnish
• chives

1. Bring first 6 ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually whisk in grits.
2. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, whisking occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Add 1/2 cup cheese, stirring until cheese melts.
4. Remove from heat, and let stand 10 minutes. Lightly beat 2 eggs, and stir into grits mixture; pour into a lightly greased 10-inch-deep pie plate.
5. Bake at 350u0b0 for 20 minutes; remove from oven.
6. To freeze: Prepare and bake as directed. Allow to cool. Wrap well in plastic wrap and then foil. Freeze.
7. To serve: Thaw in fridge and reheat in oven.
8. Increase oven temperature to 400u0b0.
9. Saute ham and onions in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
10. Layer ham mixture evenly over grits crust.
11. Whisk together milk and remaining 6 eggs; pour over ham mixture.
12. Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup cheese evenly over egg mixture.
13. Bake at 400u0b0 for 35 minutes.
14. Let stand 10 minutes, and cut into wedges.
15. Garnish, if desired.

water, whipping cream, garlic, butter, salt, pepper, grits, swiss cheese, eggs, green onions, milk, chives

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/savory-ham-and-swiss-breakfast-pie-280820 (may not work)