Best 8 Mothers Day Make Ahead Sausage And Cheese Grits Casserole Recipes

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Mother's Day is a time to celebrate the special women in our lives and show them how much we care. What better way to do that than with a delicious breakfast or brunch? This casserole is the perfect make-ahead dish, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the company of your loved ones.

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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

SAUSAGE AND CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE (MAKEOVER)



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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

1/2 lb spicy bulk pork sausage
4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking corn grits
1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup fat-free egg product
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, if desired
Frank's™ RedHot™ Original cayenne pepper sauce, if desired

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

SAUSAGE AND GRITS CASSEROLE



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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

1 lb sausage
3 cups grits, cooked
2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
3 tablespoons margarine
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups milk

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

CHEESE GRITS & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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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

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
2 cups water
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups quick-cooking grits
1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
6 large eggs, beaten
Paprika, optional

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.

GRITS, SAUSAGE, AND EGG CASSEROLE



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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

3 cups water
1 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup stone-ground grits
8 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup butter
1 pound bulk pork sausage
3 eggs
½ cup milk
1 orange bell pepper, chopped small
1 red bell pepper, chopped small

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

SAUSAGE AND GRITS CASSEROLE



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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

1 cup uncooked grits
1 lb bulk breakfast sausage (if you need to use links, finely dice the cooked links)
1 cup onion, diced
2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans green chilies, drained and chopped
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
10 drops Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

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.

GRITS 'N' SAUSAGE CASSEROLE



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You could call this the "so good casserole" because that's what people say when they try it. It's a Southern specialty.-Marie Poppenhager, Old Town, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking grits
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
2 pounds bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Pepper to taste

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.

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

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: When possible, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This includes fresh sausage, cheese, and vegetables.
  • Don't Overcook the Sausage: Cook the sausage until it is just cooked through, but not overcooked. Overcooked sausage will be dry and tough.
  • Use a Good Quality Cheese: The type of cheese you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the casserole. Use a cheese that melts well and has a good flavor, such as cheddar, Gruyère, or Gouda.
  • Don't Skimp on the Grits: Grits are the base of this casserole, so don't skimp on them. Use a good quality grit that is creamy and flavorful.
  • Adjust the Seasoning to Taste: Once the casserole is assembled, taste it and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or cayenne pepper.

Conclusion:

This make-ahead sausage and cheese grits casserole is a delicious and easy dish that is perfect for a Mother's Day brunch or lunch. It can be made ahead of time and reheated, making it a great option for busy families. With its creamy grits, flavorful sausage, and melted cheese, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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