Sausage And Cheese Grits Casserole Recipe
Enjoy the ultimate comfort breakfast: our easy-to-make Sausage and Cheese Grits Casserole. Deliciously satisfying for the whole family!
Servings: 8
Calories: 464kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb Breakfast sausage
- 1/2 cup Red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup Grits
- 2 cup Cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/4 cup Half-and-half
- 1 1/2 cup Chicken broth low sodium
- 2 Eggs beaten
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1/2 cup Green onions diced
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp Dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Parsley fresh, chopped - optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the breakfast sausage and diced red bell pepper until the sausage is well-browned and crumbled, about 7-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.1 lb Breakfast sausage, 1/2 cup Red bell pepper
- In a large saucepan, bring milk, chicken broth, salt, garlic powder, and thyme to a boil over medium heat.1 cup Milk, 1 1/2 cup Chicken broth, 1/2 tsp Kosher salt, 1/2 tsp Garlic powder, 1/2 tsp Dried thyme
- Gradually whisk in the grits, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring frequently, until the grits have absorbed the liquid and are creamy, following package instructions for cooking time.1 cup Grits
- Remove the grits from the heat and stir in the cooked sausage and red bell peppers, along with the butter, dijon mustard, half-and-half, eggs, one cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and green onions. Mix until well combined.2 cup Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup Half-and-half, 2 Eggs, 1/4 cup Butter, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 cup Green onions
- Spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick spray. Transfer the grits mixture to the dish, and spread evenly. Top with the remaining cup of shredded cheddar cheese.2 cup Cheddar cheese
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set.
- Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley, diced chives, or green onions.1 tbsp Parsley
Notes
Leftovers?
Cool the Sausage and Cheese Grits Casserole to room temperature, then cover it tightly or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave after thawing, if frozen.
Cool the Sausage and Cheese Grits Casserole to room temperature, then cover it tightly or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave after thawing, if frozen.
Nutrition
Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 954mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1081IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 1mg