Holiday Rosemary And Ham Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pounds cooked ham, cubed
4 cups water
1 cup grits
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups milk
5 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 clove garlic, minced

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Layer ham into a 2-quart casserole dish.
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Slowly pour grits into the water while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the grits are tender and thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Mix Cheddar cheese and butter into grits.
Whisk milk, eggs, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; stir in rosemary and garlic. Pour grit mixture over ham. Cover casserole dish with aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling, about 45 minutes.