Best 9 Kathies Grits Casserole Recipes

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Welcome to the world of breakfast casseroles! If you're looking for an easy, cheesy, and flavorful dish that's perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend brunch, then you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for "Kathy's Grits Casserole," a dish that has won hearts and taste buds alike. Get ready to indulge in a mouthwatering combination of creamy grits, savory sausage, melted cheese, and a crispy topping that will leave you craving for more. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on this delicious adventure together!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 onion, very thinly sliced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups coarse stone-ground grits
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a heavy pot, cook the bacon over medium heat to render the fat, about 2 minutes. Add the onions and cook with the bacon until the onions are golden brown and the bacon is chewy, about 5 minutes. Carefully add the chicken broth and 2 cups water. Whisk in the grits. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 25 minutes. Stir in the cream and cheese until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper.

GARLIC GRITS CASSEROLE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup quick-cooking grits
4 1/2 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon salt
10 ounces herb-and-garlic cheese, such as Boursin
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) salted butter
2 medium eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon salted butter, melted
1 cup crushed cornflakes

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-12-by-2-inch casserole dish.
  • Cook the grits in the boiling water with the salt until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the cheese and butter to the hot grits and stir until melted and incorporated. Beat the eggs and add the milk to the beaten eggs. Slowly stir the egg mixture into the grits. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish. Pour the melted butter over the cornflakes and stir to distribute the butter. Sprinkle the crumb mixture on top of the grits. Bake for 45 minutes.

CHEESE 'N' GRITS CASSEROLE



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Grits are a staple in southern cooking. Serve this as a brunch item with bacon or as a side dish for dinner.-Jennifer Wallis, Goldsboro, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups water
1 cup uncooked old-fashioned grits
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Slowly stir in grits and salt. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until thickened, 5-7 minutes. Cool slightly. Gradually whisk in milk, butter and eggs. Stir in cheese, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 30-35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SOUTHERN GRITS CASSEROLE



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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.

Provided by Ella Baldwin

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Grits

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Pour the grits mixture into the prepared baking dish. Dot with remaining butter, and top with remaining cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 201.8 mg, Fat 29.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 458.9 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE



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Megan R gave this recipe to me. She said it is a family recipe. Had this for Christmas dinner or Easter dinner side!

Provided by Elaine Kilgore

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Grits

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ¼ cups whole milk
2 ¼ cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed
½ pound sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed
¼ cup butter
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x12-inch baking dish.
  • Bring milk, water, and salt to a boil in a large saucepan; gradually sprinkle grits into the boiling liquid, stirring to combine. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir processed cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, butter, and garlic powder into grits, stirring until cheese has melted. Let the mixture stand until cooled, about 15 minutes. Stir beaten eggs into grits; transfer to prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is lightly golden brown and the grits are set, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 96.6 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 727.1 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

GRITS CASSEROLE



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Grits is a main ingredient for many Southern meals. I've had this recipe for years and never grow tired of it. It's especially good to serve on a lazy weekend, since leftover portions are very tasty served cold.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until the top begins to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 602mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

SAUSAGE AND CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE



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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

1 pound bulk pork sausage
4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked quick grits
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk

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

CHEESY GRITS CASSEROLE



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Every summer we use to have a fish fry at my DH's grandparents. I was always asked to bring the grits and never went home with leftovers.

Provided by Lusil

Categories     Oven

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 (16 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, slightly beaten

Steps:

  • Heat water and salt to boiling.
  • Gradually add grits and return to boiling.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Simmer uncovered, stirring for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool, slightly.
  • Add cheese, butter and eggs, mix well to ensure all of the grits are incorporated.
  • Bake at 350 degrees until a light golden brown, about 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.1, Fat 26, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 127.7, Sodium 703.7, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 17.5

KISS MY GRITS CASSEROLE



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We Southerners love our grits. This is an easy delicious casserole that makes a good side dish for dinner, brunch, or breakfast.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups water
2 cups milk
1 envelope knorr leek soup mix
1 1/4 cups quick-cooking grits
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Spray a 1 1/2 quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, bring water and milk to a boil.
  • Add in the soup mix and whisk until blended.
  • Using a wooden spoon, slowly stir in grits; continue stirring until the consistency is smooth.
  • Cook and stir grits for 5 minutes or until they are thick and creamy.
  • Take saucepan from heat.
  • In a small saucepan or skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Saute/stir onion and garlic for 3-5 minutes or until they are softened.
  • Add onion-garlic mixture to grits; stir to combine.
  • Add eggs and cheese to grits; stir to combine.
  • Transfer mixture to baking dish.
  • Bake in a 350° oven for about 1 hour or until set.

Tips for making the Best Grits Casserole:

  • Choose the right grits: Use stone-ground grits for a more flavorful and textured casserole.
  • Cook the grits properly: Follow the package instructions for cooking the grits. Make sure they are cooked until tender but not mushy.
  • Use flavorful cheese: A combination of sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheese gives the casserole a rich and cheesy flavor.
  • Add mix-ins for extra flavor and texture: Try adding diced ham, cooked bacon, sautéed mushrooms, or chopped green chiles to the casserole.
  • Don't overcook the casserole: Bake the casserole just until it is heated through and bubbly. Overcooking will make the grits dry and tough.

Conclusion:

Grits casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its cheesy, creamy texture and flavorful ingredients, grits casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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