Description
This Grits and Sausage Casserole Recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for breakfast or brunch. Creamy grits are combined with savory cooked sausage and melted cheddar cheese, baked to perfection for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup quick-cooking grits
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter, sliced
- 2 lbs. pork sausage, cooked and drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook grits: Boil water, add grits and salt, simmer covered for 5 mins. Stir in butter.
- Combine ingredients: Mix cooked grits, sausage, and 1 ½ cups cheese.
- Prepare egg mixture: Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Add to grits mixture.
- Bake: Transfer to baking dish, bake for 55 mins to 1 hour. Add remaining cheese and bake for 5 more minutes. Let stand before serving.
Notes
- Use quick-cooking grits for best results.
- Cook and crumble pork sausage before adding to the casserole.
- Experiment with different cheeses, sausage types, and milk varieties for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg