COUNTRY HAM AND GRITS QUICHE

1 cup hot cooked grits
2 tablespoons butter
12 ounces country ham, cooked/cut into bite-size pieces
1 (9-inch) 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 degrees 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.

Servings: 8
Source: Georgia Egg Commission