Description
Sausage and Grits Casserole is a creamy, hearty breakfast dish combining savory sausage and rich, cheesy grits, perfect for brunch or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Water
- 1 cup Quick Cooking Grits
- ¼ cup Butter
- 1 lb Ground Sausage
- ¾ cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Thyme
- ½ tsp Pepper
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup Additional Cheese
- 2 Tbs Pats of Butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 1.5-quart casserole dish.
- Cook the ground sausage in a large skillet over medium heat for about 7-10 minutes until browned. Drain excess grease and return sausage to skillet.
- In a large saucepan, boil 3 cups of water. Stir in 1 cup of grits and ½ tsp salt, cook for 5-7 minutes until creamy, then mix in ¼ cup of butter and ¾ cup cheddar cheese with the cooked sausage.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together 4 eggs and 1 cup milk. Scramble in a non-stick skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until halfway cooked.
- Combine the half-cooked eggs with the grits mix and pour into the greased casserole dish, spreading evenly.
- Dot the top with remaining butter and bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Add more cheese on top if desired and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes until melted.
- Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg