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.

Taha Jutt
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This is a great recipe for a make-ahead meal. I can make it ahead of time and reheat it when I'm ready to eat.


Ayabonga Aya
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I love that this casserole is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


joleen c
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This is a great recipe for a family meal. It's something that everyone will enjoy.


Careen Maviza
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I love that this casserole is so flavorful. The spices and seasonings really give it a great taste.


Helen Heath
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This is a great recipe for a comfort food meal. The cheesy grits and savory sausage are the perfect combination.


Alamin Ahmed
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I love that this casserole is so easy to make. I can throw it together in just a few minutes.


Cody Wolfe
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I made this casserole in a slow cooker and it turned out great. The slow cooker made it so easy to cook and I didn't have to worry about it burning.


Giovanni Dunn
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This is a great recipe for a budget-friendly meal. The ingredients are all very affordable.


Jannat Asad
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I love that this casserole is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Abiti Francis
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. I made it for a party and it was a big hit.


Nadir Ahmed
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I made this casserole for my picky eater and he loved it! He even asked for seconds.


Sarina Gurung
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies. My kids loved the cheesy grits and didn't even notice the hidden veggies.


BR OKEN Sanjana
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I added some chopped green peppers and onions to my casserole and it was delicious. The added veggies gave it a nice crunch and flavor.


Jee sahil
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover grits. I had some leftover from breakfast and this was a great way to use them up.


Tarrii Me
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I love that this casserole can be made ahead of time. I made it the night before and reheated it for breakfast the next morning.


ERNEST KIZITO
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used pre-cooked sausage to save time, and it turned out great.


Khodor Zeindeen
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Coustom Id
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This grits n' sausage casserole was a hit with my family! The cheesy grits were creamy and flavorful, and the sausage added a nice savory touch. I will definitely be making this again.