Grits Casserole Recipe

Grits casserole is a warm, comforting Southern dish made with creamy, cheesy grits and savory sausage baked to perfection. Easy to make and packed with flavor, it will become a new family favorite.

Course Breakfast, entree

Cuisine American

Keyword grits casserole

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 5

Servings

Calories 455kcal

Author Tanya

Ingredients

1 pound breakfast sausage
2 jalapenos chopped with seeds removed
4 cups water
1 cup grits
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter ½ a stick
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
½ cup milk
4 large eggs beaten
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 green onions white and green, separated

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or casserole dish. Set aside.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the breakfast sausage until it begins to brown. Add Worcestershire sauce, the chopped jalapenos, and whites of green onions and continue cooking until the sausage is fully browned and the jalapenos are softened. Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Pour sausage in bottom of 9x13 baking dish.
Meanwhile, bring 4 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt to a boil in a large saucepan. Gradually whisk in the grits. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until the grits are thick and creamy, about 10-12 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter and 1 ½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined. Slowly stir in the milk, and beaten eggs until the mixture is smooth.
Pour the grits mixture into the greased baking dish over the sausage. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the top is golden brown.
Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the seasonings and ingredients to your taste.
This casserole is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even as a side dish for dinner.

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