Grits and Sausage Bake

Submitted by Barb G.

"This is a real southern favorite, a great breakfast casserole, a meal or a side dish. I hope you enjoy it. Note; Batter can be made the day before; covered refrigerate. Let stand 30 minutes before baking."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 40mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 16 ounces breakfast sausage, cooked, drained and crumbled
• 3 cups water
• 3⁄4 cup quick-cooking grits
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided (8-ounces)
• 2⁄3 cup evaporated milk
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional)
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, grease 8-inch-square baking dish.
2. Bring water to a boil in medium saucepan; slowly stir in grits, cover; reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes.
3. Add 1 1/2 cups cheese, evaporated milk, garlic powder, and hot sauce; stir until cheese is melted.
4. Add sausage and eggs; stir well; pour into prepared baking dish.
5. Bake 1 hour, top with remaining cheese; bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted ans gloden brown.
6. Let cool 10 minutes before serving, season with ground black pepper.

Reviews

[SRVCookie]

This is an absolute favorite comfort breakfast item at our house. The recipe is great as is. For our family, I extend it a little by using a full cup of grits to 4 c. water. I add a little more evaporated milk, cheese, and an 1 additional beaten egg. Instead of hot sauce, I frequently add 1/2 - 1 4 oz. can of diced green chilies — amount depends on whom I am feeding. I hope you enjoy this as much as we do!

 

[COOKGIRl]

This exact recipe is printed on the side of a box of Alber's brand Grits. It's delicious, easy to make and filling. I used this recipe for the sausage: Recipe #100408 and cooked only eight ounces. A full sixteen ounces would dominate the dish. Fresh whole milk instead of canned and Tabasco jalapeno sauce. (If making for adults only, I would add fresh minced jalapeno.) Garnished top with green onions. ~Tasty Dish~ and hubby approved! thanks, cg