Best 8 Sausage Grits Pecan Casserole Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our delectable Sausage Grits Pecan Casserole, a harmonious blend of savory and sweet flavors. This Southern comfort food classic combines the hearty goodness of sausage, the creamy embrace of grits, and the nutty crunch of pecans, all enveloped in a luscious casserole. But that's not all! Our article offers a treasure trove of mouthwatering recipes to tantalize your taste buds. Discover the secrets of crafting the ultimate Sausage Grits Pecan Casserole, along with variations that add a unique twist to this timeless dish. From the classic Southern-style to a vegetarian delight, we've got you covered. Get ready to indulge in a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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, GRITS & PECAN CASSEROLE



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This is the main dish you serve for brunch when you haven't got a lot of time to spend fussing with a menu. The combination of sausage, grits, eggs, and cheese is filling and delicious. All you need is some fresh fruit and bread to round out the menu.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided (6 ounces)
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
8 ounces mild breakfast sausage, browned and drained
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees if cooking at once.
  • (Casserole can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated).
  • Lightly grease a 3-quart baking dish with melted butter and set aside.
  • Place the water and salt in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Slowly stir in the grits, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes, or until cooked, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Stir 1 cup of the cheese and butter into grits until melted.
  • Add eggs, milk and sausage.
  • Pour grits mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle with remaining cheese and pecans.
  • Place the pan in the oven and bake 1 hour, or until casserole bubbles and pecans have browned.
  • Remove the pan to a rack to cool for 15 minutes before serving.
  • To make the day ahead, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate after topping casserole with shredded cheese and pecans.
  • Bake as directed the next morning.

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

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

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

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.

SAUSAGE PECAN MORNING CASSEROLE



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This is a great breakfast or brunch casserole to make the day before needed because it sits overnight to soak in all the flavor and then the finishing touches are added just before baking. This recipe is from the Jones Dairy Farm by Philip Jones.

Provided by CarolAT

Categories     Breakfast

Time P1DT40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 loaf raisin bread
10 sausage links
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare a 13-by-9-inch glass baking pan with nonstick spray. Cube raisin bread and put in the baking dish.
  • Brown sausage; drain and cut into bite-sized pieces. Mix with bread in the baking dish.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs, milk, half-and-half, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon until blended. Pour over bread and sausage. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Combine brown sugar, butter, syrup and pecans. Spoon by teaspoonfuls over casserole. Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.8, Fat 34.6, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 194.1, Sodium 389.7, Carbohydrate 66.4, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 33.8, Protein 13.6

JIM DANDY'S SAUSAGE AND CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE



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This recipe came from the Jim Dandy Quick Grits bag. I make it Christmas morning every year and we all love it. It can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, just bake a little longer.

Provided by Coles Mom

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and drained
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup milk
4 eggs, beaten
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350. Grease a 2 quart glass baking dish. In large saucepan, combine water and salt. Bring to a boil. Gradually stir in grits. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 2.Brown sausage.
  • 3. Remove grits from heat. Add butter and 1 cup of cheese, stir until melted. Add sausage, eggs, and pepper; mix well. Pour mixture into greased baking dish. Sprinkle remainder of cheese on top.
  • 4. Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality sausage for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the pecans by hand.
  • Be careful not to overcook the grits, or they will become mushy.
  • Top the casserole with extra cheese and pecans before baking for a golden brown crust.
  • Serve the casserole hot and enjoy!

Conclusion:

This sausage grits pecan casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover sausage. The grits are creamy and flavorful, the sausage is savory and smoky, and the pecans add a nice crunch. This casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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