Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake Recipe | Dinners | Umami

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 4 1/2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked yellow stone-ground grits
• 2 (8-oz.) pkg. cubed boneless ham, drained and patted dry with paper towels
• 1 (8-oz.) pkg. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 (8-oz.) pkg. shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten