Keto Grits [substitute]

Ingredients -- Ovo-Lacto Vegetarian

I grew up eating Grits & eggs for breakfast. They are a traditional comfort food. But Grits [corn germ] are too starchy to be keto. So I came up with this substitute for the cooked grits breakfast. (This isn't meant to substitute for actual raw grits in recipes such as cornbread or dumplings.)

1+1/2 cups Cottage cheese
5 large eggs
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or green onions
2 cups cooked Quinoa, or sautéed riced cauliflower (optional for better texture)
Oil or cooking spray
scant pinch of Xanthan Gum
salt & pepper to taste (about 1/4 teaspoon each), or other spices and add-ins, such as dried minced onion, garlic powder, oregano and basil; chopped tomatoes and spinach. We would often pour a packet of Top Ramen bouillon / seasoning (flavor of your choice) into real grits; there's no reason not to try that here. Grits with chicken bouillon is called "Chicken George".

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 Celsius)
In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, chopped chives, salt, and black pepper. Add in a base such as the cooked Quinoa or riced cauliflower here, if desired, for better texture. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Pour into a blender and gently chop just roughly, to reduce the size of the cottage cheese & quinoa or base granules just a little.
Grease a 9x9 baking dish well, or line it with parchment paper. Pour the mixture into the baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the edges are golden brown.
Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. The result is a keto version which resembles seasoned grits that have been cooked in a pot; you merely arrived at the same place from a different route. Serve with bacon, melted butter, possibly add shredded cheese or Parmesan cheese, and fried eggs with the yolks a bit runny.

Another idea: Shrimp & Grits is a southern comfort food, often served for dinner. This recipe could work well for that.
Make the above recipe with a packet of Shrimp flavored Top Ramen seasoning and/or Gumbo Filé. Pan-sear some shelled, de-veined fresh shrimp. Serve the shrimp on top of the grits substitute and garnish with hot sauce.