Sausage and Cheese Grits Casserole

27 Ratings

11 Comments

Prep 20 min
Total 60 min
Servings 6

Ingredients

pound bulk pork sausage

cups water

1/2

teaspoon salt

cup uncooked quick grits

1 1/2

cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)

tablespoons butter or margarine

eggs, beaten

1/2

cup milk

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray shallow 3-quart casserole with cooking spray.
2

In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain.
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.
4

Pour grits mixture into casserole. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
5

Bake casserole uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until center is set. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Tips

Expert Tips

This cheesy casserole makes a great brunch dish. Pair it with a bowl of fresh fruit and a side of thickly-sliced Texas toast.
"Grits" is simply another name for ground corn and can be bought in several grinds from coarse to fine. The finest milled corn grits are cornmeal, used to make cornbread.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 425
Calories from Fat: 250

% Daily Value

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.