For me, Easter means daffodils and tulips, candy-filled eggs, and grits quiche. In my family, we always gather for Sunday brunch, and the centerpiece of the table is inevitably this recipe. I’ve considered trying a biscuit bar or an eggy breakfast casserole, but I always decide to give the people what they want: Bacon and Cheddar Grits Quiche. It’s not just a crowd-pleaser—it’s also incredibly easy to prepare, low-cost, and can be made ahead of your gathering.

What Is Grits Quiche?

Grits quiche features a tender, custardy egg filling atop a thick, crunchy layer of cheese grits in place of the usual pastry crust. The cheese grits crust bakes first, then the egg mixture is added and the quiche goes back in the oven until the custard layer is set. When you slice into the quiche, you should see two distinct layers. It’ll not only taste wildly delicious but look pretty impressive, too.

Though you can make grits quiche with a number of toppings and mix-ins, my family’s recipe is topped with crumbled bacon and chives or green onions, elevating it from a quick weekend breakfast to an Easter-worthy dish.

Tips For Making Grits Quiche

Grits quiche is quite easy to make, as it’s a pretty forgiving, hands-off dish. There are a few tips that make prepping and serving easier, though.

Make It Ahead Of Time

You can prepare the recipe two days ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator until you’re ready to reheat it in the oven. Alternatively, you can prepare the crust and chill it, then top it with the egg mixture the day of, baking it to come out of the oven as your Easter brunch guests are arriving.

Opt For A Springform Pan

Quiche purists might tell you a pie plate is the only acceptable dish to bake a quiche in, but my family prefers to disrupt that sentiment. A springform pan makes serving so much easier than using a traditional pie plate. Make sure it has no leaks (test it out by filling it with water) to prevent the quiche from leaking in the oven as it bakes. You can also wrap the pan in a layer of foil for extra protection.

What To Serve With Grits Quiche

Because quiche is a meal in itself, all you really need is fresh fruit or a mixed greens salad (or both—it is brunch, after all), a batch of biscuits, and mimosas. I occasionally serve extra bacon on the side as well. If you want to serve something a bit heartier, try this Sausage and Grits Quiche recipe, which features two types of cheese, spinach, and pork sausage.