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Sausage and Cheese Grits Casserole

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Oct 23, 2008
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The South pairs favorites--sausage and grits--in this cheesy casserole.

Sausage and Cheese Grits Casserole

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup uncooked quick grits
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray shallow 3-quart casserole with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain.
  • Step 
    3
    Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat water and salt to boiling. Slowly stir in grits; reduce heat. Cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally; remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese and the butter until melted. Stir in eggs, milk and sausage.
  • Step 
    4
    Pour grits mixture into casserole. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Step 
    5
    Bake casserole uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until center is set. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

425 Calories
28g Total Fat
20g Protein
23g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
425
Calories from Fat
250
Total Fat
28g
0%
Saturated Fat
13g
0%
Cholesterol
175mg
0%
Sodium
900mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Protein
20g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
12%
12%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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