Best 7 Grits N Sausage Casserole Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a delightful Southern classic - Grits n' Sausage Casserole. This hearty and comforting dish combines creamy grits, savory sausage, and a medley of flavorful ingredients, creating a symphony of textures and tastes. Perfect for a hearty breakfast, brunch, or dinner, this casserole is guaranteed to satisfy even the most discerning palate. Explore our collection of delectable recipes, each offering a unique twist on this timeless dish. From traditional Southern-style grits n' sausage to creative variations featuring different types of sausage, vegetables, and cheeses, there's a recipe for every preference.

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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

SAUSAGE AND GRITS CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Sausage and Grits Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked grits
1 lb bulk breakfast sausage (if you need to use links, finely dice the cooked links)
1 cup onion, diced
2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans green chilies, drained and chopped
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
10 drops Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • Cook the grits in 4 cups of salted water until done (follow package directions) Saute the sausage and onions, breaking the sausage into small pieces.
  • Drain the grease from the sausage and onions.
  • Add the chilies, butter, eggs, cheese and Tabasco to the cooked grits.
  • Combine the sausage and onions with the grits mixture.
  • Pour everything into a 9"x 13" casserole and garnish with the paprika and parsley.
  • The mixture can be refrigerated for up to two days before baking (bring to room temperature before baking to use the same bake time).
  • Bake at 325°F for one (1) hour.
  • This also freezes well.

GRITS, SAUSAGE, AND EGG CASSEROLE



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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.

Provided by Ginny49

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Grits

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, 45 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 116.6 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 735.6 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

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.

GRITS AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound turkey breakfast sausage
1 1/2 cups 1-percent milk
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup quick-cooking grits
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Dash of ground red pepper
3 egg whites, room temperature
Vegetable cooking spray
2 cups red bell pepper strips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cook sausage in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain and set aside.
  • Combine milk and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in grits; cover, reduce heat and simmer 7 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Combine grits mixture, sausage, cheese, parsley, salt, garlic, and peppers in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Beat egg whites at high speed of a mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently stir 1/4 of the egg whites into grits mixture; gently fold in remaining egg whites. Spoon mixture into a 1 1/2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray. Bake for 25 minutes or until set and lightly browned.
  • Coat a medium nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat until hot. Add bell pepper, and saute 4 minutes or until tender; serve warm with grits.

SAUSAGE AND GRITS CASSEROLE



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The recipe is from Rachel, my MIL. Rachel says that this can be made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight, but baking time on the next day will need to be increased.

Provided by janem123

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb sausage
3 cups grits, cooked
2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
3 tablespoons margarine
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups milk

Steps:

  • Cook sausage and drain well. Spoon into a lightly greased 13 X 9 baking dish.
  • Combine hot grits, cheese, and butter. Stir until cheese and butter melt.
  • Combine eggs and milk, then stir into grits. Pour mixture over sausage.
  • Bake at 350* for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 635.6, Fat 36.5, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 155.7, Sodium 834.9, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.7, Protein 24.6

SOUTHERN GRITS CASSEROLE



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If you're from the South you will definitely love this recipe, which includes grits, eggs, sausage, and cheese. When I cook it, I place it in the slow cooker to stay warm. There is nothing worse than cold grits.

Provided by Ella Baldwin

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Grits

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups water
2 cups uncooked grits
½ cup butter, divided
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 pound ground pork sausage
12 eggs
½ cup milk
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.
  • Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan, and stir in grits. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 5 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed. Mix in 1/2 the butter and 2 cups cheese until melted.
  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until evenly browned. Drain, and mix into the grits. Beat together the eggs and milk in a bowl, and pour into the skillet. Lightly scramble, then mix into the grits.
  • Pour the grits mixture into the prepared baking dish. Dot with remaining butter, and top with remaining cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 201.8 mg, Fat 29.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 458.9 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

Tips:

  • Use good quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the flavor of your grits n' sausage casserole. Look for flavorful sausage, creamy grits, and fresh vegetables.
  • Don't overcook the grits: Grits should be cooked until they are tender but still have a little bit of bite to them. Overcooked grits will be mushy and bland.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for bell peppers, onions, and jalapeños, but you can use any vegetables you like. Some other good options include corn, zucchini, squash, and tomatoes.
  • Season the casserole well: Don't be afraid to add plenty of salt and pepper to the casserole. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Top the casserole with cheese: A layer of cheese on top of the casserole will add a delicious golden-brown crust. You can use any type of cheese you like, but cheddar cheese is a classic choice.
  • Let the casserole rest before serving: Once the casserole is out of the oven, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the casserole to set.

Conclusion:

Grits n' sausage casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy grits, flavorful sausage, and cheesy topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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