Begin your day with a hearty and flavorful breakfast of grits and sausage casserole, a dish that combines the creamy texture of cooked grits with the savory flavors of sausage, cheese, and seasonings. Whether you prefer a traditional Southern-style breakfast or are looking for a new twist on a classic dish, this versatile casserole can be tailored to your taste preferences with the addition of various ingredients. From using different types of sausage, such as spicy Andouille or mild breakfast sausage, to incorporating vegetables like bell peppers or spinach, the possibilities for creating a delicious and satisfying grits and sausage casserole are endless. So grab your apron, fire up the stove, and get ready to indulge in this comforting and delectable breakfast dish.
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SAUSAGE AND GRITS CASSEROLE
Make and share this Sausage and Grits Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mercy
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Cook the grits in 4 cups of salted water until done (follow package directions) Saute the sausage and onions, breaking the sausage into small pieces.
- Drain the grease from the sausage and onions.
- Add the chilies, butter, eggs, cheese and Tabasco to the cooked grits.
- Combine the sausage and onions with the grits mixture.
- Pour everything into a 9"x 13" casserole and garnish with the paprika and parsley.
- The mixture can be refrigerated for up to two days before baking (bring to room temperature before baking to use the same bake time).
- Bake at 325°F for one (1) hour.
- This also freezes well.
SAUSAGE AND CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE
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
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, SAUSAGE, AND EGG CASSEROLE
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
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
GRITS AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
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.
GRITS 'N' SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
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 AND CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE (MAKEOVER)
From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Wake up your next brunch with a healthy twist on traditional Sausage and Cheese Grits, using low-fat cheese and a fat-free egg product-plus a splash of hot sauce if you dare.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 1/2- or 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, until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese and the butter until melted. Stir in sausage and egg product. Pour grits mixture into casserole; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
- Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until center is set. Sprinkle with parsley; cool 10 minutes. Serve with hot sauce.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g
CHEESE GRITS & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
I can't resist this breakfast casserole. It brings all of my favorites into one dish: creamy grits, tangy cheese, rich eggs and flavorful sausage. It's the perfect alternative to traditional breakfast casseroles. -Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain., In a large saucepan, bring the water, broth and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Add the cheese, milk, garlic powder and sage, stirring until cheese is melted. Stir in sausage and eggs. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with paprika if desired., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Fat 35g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 201mg cholesterol, Sodium 1173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
TV'S GRITS CASSEROLE
Grits are delicious and filling. This is truly a Southern comfort food. Good anytime. Enjoy.
Provided by TVcook
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Grits
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook the sausage in the hot skillet until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the onion, celery, and green pepper; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
- Bring the grits, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the grits are tender, about 30 minutes. Add to the sausage mixture in the casserole dish and stir; press into an even layer. Pour the soup over the mixture in an even layer. Sprinkle the Cheddar cheese over the soup.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese has melted, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 57.6 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1062.6 mg, Sugar 2 g
SAUSAGE AND GRITS CASSEROLE
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
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
Tips:
- Choose the right type of grits. Stone-ground grits have a more robust flavor and texture than quick-cooking grits, but they take longer to cook.
- Be careful not to overcook the grits. They should be cooked until they are creamy and tender, but not mushy.
- Use a good quality sausage. A spicy sausage will add a nice kick to the casserole, while a mild sausage will be more kid-friendly.
- Don't be afraid to add other ingredients to the casserole. Chopped vegetables, cooked bacon, or shredded cheese are all great additions.
- Serve the casserole hot out of the oven. It can be served as a main course or a side dish.
Conclusion:
Grits and sausage casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is a great way to use up leftover grits and sausage, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you like it spicy or mild, with vegetables or cheese, this casserole is sure to please everyone at the table.
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