Southern Grits Casserole

Breakfast Casserole - Breakfast and Brunch

If you're from the South you will definitely love this recipe, which includes grits, eggs, sausage, and cheese. When I cook it, I place it in the slow cooker to stay warm. There is nothing worse than cold grits.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 16

Yield: 16 servings

Southern Grits Casserole

Ingredients

6 cups water

2 cups uncooked grits

½ cup butter

divided

3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

divided

1 pound ground pork sausage

12 eggs

½ cup milk

salt and pepper to taste

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Breakfast and Brunch

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.

Step 2

Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan and stir in grits. Reduce heat cover and simmer about 5 minutes until liquid has been absorbed. Mix in 1/2 the butter and 2 cups cheese until melted.

Step 3

In a skillet over medium-high heat cook the sausage until evenly browned. Drain and mix into the grits. Beat together the eggs and milk in a bowl and pour into the skillet. Lightly scramble then mix into the grits.

Step 4

Pour the grits mixture into the prepared baking dish. Dot with remaining butter and top with remaining cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven until lightly browned.

Nutritional Information

Southern Grits Casserole

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 403.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 16.5g 33%

Carbohydrates: 16.8g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 0.9g

Fat: 29.9g 46%

Saturated Fat: 14.5g 73%

Cholesterol: 201.8mg 67%

Vitamin A Iu: 633.5IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.4mg 34%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 0.6mg 1%

Folate: 64mcg 16%

Calcium: 225.1mg 23%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 22mg 8%

Potassium: 174.2mg 5%

Sodium: 458.9mg 18%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 31%

Calories From Fat: 268.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.