Sausage Grits casserole with creamy grits, rolled together with delicious eggs, and hearty sausage, is a unique breakfast casserole that your family is sure to love. Super easy to make, grits are a time honored tradition in a southern family. Tons of cheese and smothered in butter, there is a lot in this casserole to seriously enjoy!
Sausage Grits casserole with creamy grits, rolled together with delicious eggs, and hearty sausage, is a unique breakfast casserole that your family is sure to love.
INGREDIENTS
- 3 cups water
- 3/4 cup quick cooking grits
- 1 stick, 1/2 cup butter, divided
- 1/2 pound ground sausage, cooked and drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
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INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 and grease a 1-1/2 quart casserole dish. Set aside.
- COOK THE SAUSAGE: Cook sausage. Drain any excess grease and set sausage aside.
- COOK THE GRITS : Add water in a large saucepan and heat to a rapid boil over high heat. Stir in grits and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to simmer and cover. Stir frequently and cook for 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in half of the butter until melted. Add 3/4 cup cheese and mix well.
- Stir in cooked sausage to grits mixture and remaining salt and seasonings. Set aside.
- COOK THE EGGS: Add eggs and milk to a bowl and whisk well. Pour into a preheated skillet and scramble eggs, until half cooked.
- Stir eggs into grits mixture.
- PREP THE CASSEROLE Pour grits/eggs/sausage pan into prepared casserole pan. Dot with remaining butter and bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Top with cheese and return to oven for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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