Recipe Box, Father’s Day Grits & Greens Pie
My son loves cheese grits on the weekend
so I decided to make him this
Grits and Greens Pie from the archives
for a special Father’s Day treat
This makes a great side dish for any grilled meat or chicken
First cook chopped bacon until crispy,
remove from skillet and drain on paper towels
Saute collards in bacon fat,
the good ole Southern way to infuse flavor
Put the sauteed greens and cooked bacon into a deep dish pie or quiche dish
Top greens and bacon with Vidalia onion pieces
Prepare grits, then add cheese, garlic, milk and eggs
Stir well to combine
Pour grits mixture over greens, bacon and onion in the baking dish
Garnish top with more collard greens
At this point you can cover and refrigerate
for up to 24 hours if desired
Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes until set and golden
GRITS & GREENS PIE
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick grits
- 3 cups chicken broth
- salt
- 4 oz Cheddar cheese or any cheese cut into hunks
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 4 slices bacon
- 4 cups collard green ribbons
- 1/2 roasted Vidalia onion* chopped
- 1 head garlic** roasted
Instructions
- Prepare grits: Bring 3 cups salted water to a boil and add grits slowly. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and add butter and cheese. Put lid back on and let the butter and cheese melt into grits while you prepare the collards.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium low heat until just crisp, remove to paper towels. Put collard ribbons into skillet and season with S&P. Increase heat to medium high and saute quickly until they wilt and turn bright green. Place into a deep dish round casserole, quiche dish or pie pan that has been sprayed with cooking oil spray. Crumble bacon and place on top of collards. Add chopped roasted Vidalia onions.
- Stir grits to distribute cheese and butter, season with S&P and add eggs and milk and stir to combine. Add roasted garlic.** Stir. Pour grits mixture over collards, onion and bacon. Bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes until top is golden and dish is set. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serves 4 main dish, 6-8 side dish.
Notes
Happy Father’s Day!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado Love Your Creativity
Between Naps on the Porch, Celebrate Your Story,
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Turn About Tuesday
Full Plate Thursday Centerpiece Wednesday Creative Crafts
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I have never cooked collards or grits but your recipe has inspired me.
Grits are really good if prepared with enough seasoning, especially roasted garlic and lots of cheese! Collard greens aren’t my favorite but again paired with tasty bacon and onions they are flavorful!
The hubby loves grits and he would love this recipe. Thanks Jenna and happy first day of summer. Happy Father’s Day to HHjr!
Thanks so much Pam, I know you will have a wonderful day with your family!
Jim loves grits and I will have to try this recipe. Sounds delicious and I’m sure your son will enjoy his pie today!
Thanks Emily I love cheese grits and the greens are a tasty addition!
I have never tasted greens. I did try grits before. I know my Grandmother used to make them all the time. She was from Mississippi. Someday I need to at least try some greens. Enjoy today and thanks for sharing.
Grits can be bland and gummy, but if they’re cooked correctly and loaded with cheese and seasoning they can be really good~ nice to hear you have some Southern roots!
Collards and grits…now this is a very healthy yet very flavourful side dish. Perfect with some grilled meat. What is quick grits? Same as the regular one?
Thanks Angie, quick grits are made to cook faster, but regular grits are fine.
This really does sound great Jenna, wish I had it as a side for dinner today:@)
Thanks Lynn!
This is the PERFECT Father’s Day dish for Southern dads. Thanks for posting! We love our greens and grits around here!
Thanks Ricki, I hope Trip had a great father’s day!
This looks like a delicious dish, especially to serve at a special day!
Looks very tasty, even for this northern girl! Hope your son is pleased and has a wonderful Father’s day. Thanks Jenna.
Thanks so much Cyndi, there is nothing better than a dish of good cheese grits!
Southern men love their grits!
This really is about as south as it gets! What a delicious treat. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Thanks Martha, yes a very Southern dish!
I love grits! Never thought to have them with collards!
Yum!
Yes, grits and collards are a great combo, thanks Nancy!
Yum Jenna! I hope you’re safe and sound and dry after Claudette. ♥
Thanks Mary, yes Claudette was quite a rain maker, no damage at either house thank goodness…
This looks delicious and I pinned it. My mercy, you can’t go wrong with grits and greens! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
No you sure can’t Cindy! I love good cheesy grits!
I’ve never cooked collard greens, Jenna! This looks so tasty, and I do love grits. I’ll bet that your son was so happy on Father’s Day!
Thanks Kitty, I don’t cook them very often, but they’re good, especially with cheesy grits and bacon!
We love cheesy grits in this household. I’ll bet this would be fantastic — I’ll have to make this one!
Thanks Jeanie!
I enjoy grits but have never had this delicious pie with greens and bacon. It sounds really good.
Thank you Karen!
I would just love your Grits and Greens Pie, oh yes! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday, 542. Have a great week and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Thanks Miz Helen!