Best 8 Cheesy Grits Smoked Sausage Casserole Recipes

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Feast your taste buds on a delectable journey with our Cheesy Grits Smoked Sausage Casserole, a harmonious blend of Southern charm and smoky delight. This casserole is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will tantalize your senses from the first bite. Picture tender, creamy grits enveloped in a blanket of melted cheese, perfectly complemented by the robust smokiness of succulent smoked sausage. Each forkful is a celebration of comfort food at its finest, transporting you to a cozy cabin in the heart of the countryside. Alongside this main attraction, we present a tempting array of complementary recipes to elevate your culinary experience. Indulge in the tangy zest of our Pickled Red Onions, adding a vibrant pop of color and acidity to balance the richness of the casserole. For a savory side dish, our Cheesy Garlic Bread will leave you craving more, with its crispy, golden crust and a heart of melted, garlicky cheese. And to satisfy your sweet tooth, our delectable Bourbon Apple Crisp awaits, showcasing tender apples enveloped in a buttery, oat-streusel topping, perfectly paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure like no other, where comfort meets sophistication in every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SAUSAGE AND CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE



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The South pairs favorites--sausage and grits--in this cheesy casserole.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound bulk pork sausage
4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked quick grits
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray shallow 3-quart casserole with cooking spray.
  • In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain.
  • 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.
  • Pour grits mixture into casserole. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Bake casserole uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until center is set. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 900 mg

CHEESY GRITS & SMOKED SAUSAGE CASSEROLE



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Being married to a Southerner...I had to learn how to make and use grits...he just loves this casserole...use any sausage you want...he likes when I use Beddar Cheddar smoked sausage...this is one delicious casserole...its not just for breakfast, we have this anytime... see, even us Northern girls can cook grits...Lol! I hope...

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 - 4 1/2 c water
1 c quick cooking white hominy grits
1/2 tsp salt
2 - 3 Tbsp butter
1 c shredded, sharp cheddar cheese
1 c shredded, monterey jack cheese
3 beaten eggs
1/2 c milk
1 tsp oil
4 - 5 links, beddar cheddar smoked sausage ( cut lengthwise then cut into bite sized pieces) or your favorite sausage
can add some onion with the sausage - i didn't this time , gives great flavor
1 clove minced garlic is great also, to cook in with the sausage

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degree F. Spray a 3 quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray or grease. Set aside. Saute the sausage in 1 tsp oil just till it starts to get some caramelization as it's already cooked. If using raw sausage cook until no longer pink, and starting to brown. Drain if needed.
  • 2. In a large saucepan, bring the 4 cups water to a boil. Stir in the grits and salt, reduce heat to medium. Cook for 2 1/2 - 5 minutes; stirring frequently, until nice and creamy.
  • 3. Stir in the cheddar cheese and butter until cheese is melted.
  • 4. Now, stir in the beaten eggs, milk and sausage. Pour into prepared baking dish.
  • 5. Sprinkle evenly with Monterey Jack cheese. Place in oven and bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until set and cheese is turning golden.
  • 6. Enjoy!

CHEESY SMOKED SAUSAGE CASSEROLE



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My version of my grandmother's layered elbow, smoked sausage, stewed tomato, and cheese casserole.

Provided by I ♥ allrecipes

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cups elbow macaroni
1 pound smoked beef sausage, cut into bite-size pieces
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, chopped, juices reserved
1 sweet onion, diced small
2 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 teaspoons olive oil, or more to taste
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
¼ teaspoon onion powder, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package shredded American cheese (such as Kraft® Melts)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish and oil with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Stir sausage, tomatoes and reserved juice, onion, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, 2 teaspoons olive oil, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper together in a large bowl. Add elbow macaroni and stir. Pour macaroni mixture into prepared baking dish, sprinkle with American cheese, and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil from baking dish, increase heat to 425, and bake until sauce is bubbly, and the top is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 914.8 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

GRITS 'N' SAUSAGE CASSEROLE



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You could call this the "so good casserole" because that's what people say when they try it. It's a Southern specialty.-Marie Poppenhager, Old Town, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking grits
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
2 pounds bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Slowly whisk in the grits and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally., In a large bowl, combine grits, sausage and 1-1/2 cups cheese. Beat the eggs and milk; stir into grits mixture. Add the butter, pepper and remaining salt., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 24g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 621mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

CHEESE GRITS & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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I can't resist this breakfast casserole. It brings all of my favorites into one dish: creamy grits, tangy cheese, rich eggs and flavorful sausage. It's the perfect alternative to traditional breakfast casseroles. -Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
2 cups water
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups quick-cooking grits
1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
6 large eggs, beaten
Paprika, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain., In a large saucepan, bring the water, broth and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Add the cheese, milk, garlic powder and sage, stirring until cheese is melted. Stir in sausage and eggs. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with paprika if desired., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Fat 35g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 201mg cholesterol, Sodium 1173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

CHEESY SAUSAGE BREAKFAST GRITS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground breakfast sausage
3 cups lowfat (2 percent) milk
1 cup quick-cooking grits
3 cups grated Cheddar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon hot sauce
4 scallions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced, dark green tops reserved for garnish
4 scallions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced, dark green tops reserved for garnish
1 jalapeno, minced
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and the fat is rendered, about 10 minutes, breaking up the chunks of sausage with the back of a wooden spoon. Remove the sausage to a bowl and set aside.
  • Add 2 cups of the milk and 2 cups water to the skillet and bring to a boil. Whisk in the grits slowly until smooth and no lumps remain. Reduce the heat and continue to cook, whisking, until very thick, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in about half of the grated cheese.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs with the hot sauce and remaining 1 cup milk. Slowly stream the egg mixture into the skillet with the grits while continuously whisking. Fold in the cooked sausage, scallions and jalapeno and season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining cheese and bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out mostly clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Slice the reserved scallion tops and sprinkle on top just before serving.

CHEESY SAUSAGE GRITS CASSEROLE



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Very creamy and simply delish.

Provided by Melissa Turner @Mlturner908

Categories     Breakfast Casseroles

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound(s) pork sausage
1/2 cup(s) green onions
1 cup(s) grits (uncooked)
4 tablespoon(s) butter
1 - egg
2 cup(s) cheddar cheese
- paprika

Steps:

  • In a sauce pan cook grits with 4 cups of salted water until thick. While grits are cooking crumble and cook sausage. When sausage is done add onion and cook for a few minutes more to soften onions. Drain.
  • When grits are done add egg, butter and 1 cup of the cheese to the grits. Combine the sausage and grits and pour into a 13x9 baking dish. Top with 1 cup of cheese and sprinkle with paprika. Bake in preheated 325 degree oven until bubbling and cheese is starting to brown. About 45 mins.

CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE



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Megan R gave this recipe to me. She said it is a family recipe. Had this for Christmas dinner or Easter dinner side!

Provided by Elaine Kilgore

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Grits

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ¼ cups whole milk
2 ¼ cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed
½ pound sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed
¼ cup butter
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x12-inch baking dish.
  • Bring milk, water, and salt to a boil in a large saucepan; gradually sprinkle grits into the boiling liquid, stirring to combine. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir processed cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, butter, and garlic powder into grits, stirring until cheese has melted. Let the mixture stand until cooled, about 15 minutes. Stir beaten eggs into grits; transfer to prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is lightly golden brown and the grits are set, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 96.6 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 727.1 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful cheeses, andouille sausage, and creamy milk will make a big difference in the final dish.
  • Don't overcook the grits: They should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to them.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: A blend of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan cheeses will give the casserole a rich and complex flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to add some spice: A pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder will add a nice kick to the casserole.
  • Serve the casserole hot: This dish is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

This cheesy grits smoked sausage casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. With its creamy grits, flavorful sausage, and cheesy topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this cheesy grits smoked sausage casserole a try.

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