Grits and Sausage Casserole: A Cozy, Comforting Dish to Savor
Grits and Sausage Casserole is a warm and hearty dish that combines creamy grits with savory sausage, making it perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Meat-based
- 1 cup grits
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in grits and cook until thick, about 5 minutes.
- In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked grits, sausage, cheese, milk, eggs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Pour mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set and golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be prepared the night before and refrigerated before baking.
- Top with extra cheese before baking for a cheesier dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Grits and Sausage Casserole, comfort food, breakfast casserole