CHEESY BACON CASSEROLE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish.
• Whisk together cream cheese, milk, cream, flour, paprika, and garlic powder in a large bowl until combined. Fold in corn, 2 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chives before serving.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, bring water, milk and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to low; cook, covered, until thickened, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in 1-1/2 cups cheese until melted. Slowly stir in eggs until blended. Stir in bacon, corn and pepper. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese., Bake, uncovered, until edges are golden brown and cheese is melted, 35-40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with avocado. , Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove casserole from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake grits as directed until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, increasing time to 45-55 minutes.