Southern Grits Casserole

This grits casserole made with sausage, grits, and Cheddar cheese is ready in an hour and can be kept warm in a slow cooker at your breakfast buffet.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 403 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 6 cups water
• 1 pound ground pork sausage
• 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 12 large eggs
• 2 cups uncooked grits
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.5 cup butter, cut into pieces, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.

Step 3

Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan; stir in grits. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, about 5 minutes. Mix in 2 cups Cheddar cheese and 1/2 of the butter until melted.

Step 4

Cook sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and add to grits mixture.

Step 5

Whisk eggs and milk together in a bowl. Pour into the skillet used to cook the sausage. Lightly scramble eggs over medium-low heat, then mix into grits mixture.

Step 6

Pour grits mixture into the prepared baking dish. Dot with remaining butter, sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Cheddar, and season with salt and pepper.