Grits Casserole

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 339.4
  • Total Fat: 12.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 94.1 mg
  • Sodium: 419.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 42.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Protein: 12.8 g

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Introduction

Cheesy Grits are the main ingredient in this hearty Southern Breakfast Cheesy Grits are the main ingredient in this hearty Southern Breakfast
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    * 1 pound bulk pork sausage
    * 4 cups water
    * 1 teaspoon salt
    * 1 cup quick-cooking grits
    * 4 eggs, lightly beaten
    * 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
    * 1/2 cup milk
    * 1/4 cup butter, softened

Directions

1. Crumble sausage into a large skillet. Cook over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In a saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat and cook 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot grits into the eggs; return all to the saucepan, stirring constantly. Add the sausage, 1 cup cheese, milk and butter, stirring until the butter is melted.
2. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-55 minutes or until the top begins to brown.


Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KELEES77.