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Sausage and Grits - Creamy, Cheesy and Decadent!



When was the last time you had breakfast for dinner?  Breakfast foods are so delicious, so why don't we eat them for dinner more often?  That's exactly what Brad and I did recently with this comforting recipe for Sausage and Grits.

It had been a particularly long day, and this casserole was just the thing we both needed.  It's creamy, cheesy and decadent with every bite, which makes it oh-so-perfect!

While a lot of recipes for Sausage and Grits incorporate TONS of butter, cheese and eggs, my version is somewhat conservative when it comes to fat content.   I say "somewhat" because these ingredients are still included, just not at heart-stopping quantities.  

If you have guests visiting for the holidays, this Sausage and Grits Casserole will make such a wonderful dish for them to wake up to.  One bite, and they are guaranteed to feel loved!

Plus, you can make it up to 2 days in advance, keep it in the fridge and then bake it whenever you are ready.
Bon Appetit!



Sausage and Grits

Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked grits
1 lb ground sausage
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 stick butter
1 egg
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tsp paprika
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  

Cook grits in 4 cups of salted water until thick.  Saute sausage, breaking it into small pieces.  When sausage is almost done, add onion to sausage and continue to saute until onions are soft and sausage is cooked through.  Drain sausage mixture to remove excess fat.

Add butter, egg, and 1 cup of the cheese to grits.  Combine grits mixture with sausage mixture.  

Pour into a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish and garnish with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, paprika and parsley.

Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the casserole is bubbly and lightly brown on top.

The casserole can be refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking, and it also freezes well.

Comments

Laura said…
Made this delicious recipe last weekend for a big group of girls and everyone LOVED it. Thanks!
JenNicholson said…
Would you freeze before it goes into the oven or when it comes out? I love recipes that I can freeze! This looks and sounds DELISH!
39 West Lawn said…
I seem to be technologically challenged. Is there a way to print your recipes in print rather than blog form?
Anonymous said…
Made this Christmas Day, and making it again tomorrow! It's amazingly good:-)
JoJoA said…
I made this Christmas morning and it was a big hit! Our little 2 year old grandson had 3 helpings. I have another one in the oven now and he's aleady recognizing the smell. I love taking individual servings with me to work for breakfast - keeps me going all the way to lunch break.
Anonymous said…
This is delish! I made it last night and woke up this morning and put it in the oven. Wow! Love it. Next time I will add some green chilis or jalapeños for a kick and add a poached or fried egg on the side. Thanks for the recipe. This is a keeper!
Anonymous said…
This looks so good! I have to try it! Would instant grits work?
Anonymous said…
White grits or yellow grits... does it matter
We really enjoyed this recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Cat in CO said…
The pandemic has motivated me to bake more and I gave this recipe a try to use some grits that my son made me buy. We're not from the South or in the South so grits are very foreign to me. It really turned out well and I will be making it again! I doubled the sausage to 2# at my son's request and added some anise, celery seed, garlic powder and triple the paprika. Next time I make it, I'll substitute in some cumin and green chile. So yummy!

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