Southern Grits Casserole

You'll love this grits casserole with ground sausage and cheese, especially if you're from the South. When I cook it, I place it in the slow cooker to stay warm. There is nothing worse than cold grits for breakfast!

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

50 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

6 cups water
2 cups uncooked grits
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
½ cup butter, cut into pieces, divided
1 pound ground pork sausage
12 large eggs
½ cup milk
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.
Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan; stir in grits. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, about 5 minutes. Mix in 2 cups Cheddar cheese and 1/2 of the butter until melted.
Cook sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and add to grits mixture.
Whisk eggs and milk together in a bowl. Pour into the skillet used to cook the sausage. Lightly scramble eggs over medium-low heat, then mix into grits mixture.
Pour grits mixture into the prepared baking dish. Dot with remaining butter, sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Cheddar, and season with salt and pepper.
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

Melissa Goff

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

403	Calories
30g	Fat
17g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 403
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g	38%
Saturated Fat 15g	73%
Cholesterol 202mg	67%
Sodium 459mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 17g	33%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Calcium 225mg	17%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 174mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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