Grits, Sausage, and Egg Casserole

Every time I make this someone wants the recipe. It is great if you have overnight guests. Make it ahead and enjoy the morning with them. Check for doneness by inserting a knife in casserole. If it comes out clean you are ready to serve. This is a great brunch recipe served with biscuits, sweet rolls, and fresh fruit.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 343 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup milk
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 8 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 pound bulk pork sausage
• 1 cup stone-ground grits
• 1 orange bell pepper, chopped small
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped small

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.

Step 3

Bring water, half-and-half, and salt to a boil in a saucepan; slowly whisk in grits. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 20 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese and butter until melted. Cool.

Step 4

Beat eggs and milk together in a bowl. Stir sausage, egg mixture, orange bell pepper, and red bell pepper into grits mixture. Pour grits mixture into prepared baking dish.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until set, 45 to 60 minutes.