Southern Grits Casserole
Description
This grits casserole made with sausage, grits, and Cheddar cheese is ready in an hour and can be kept warm in a slow cooker at your breakfast buffet.
Ingredients
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6 cups water
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2 cups uncooked grits
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3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
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1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces, divided
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1 pound ground pork sausage
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12 large eggs
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1/2 cup milk
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.
2
Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan; stir in grits. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, about 5 minutes. Mix in 2 cups Cheddar cheese and 1/2 of the butter until melted.
3
Cook sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and add to grits mixture.
4
Whisk eggs and milk together in a bowl. Pour into the skillet used to cook the sausage. Lightly scramble eggs over medium-low heat, then mix into grits mixture.
5
Pour grits mixture into the prepared baking dish. Dot with remaining butter, sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Cheddar, and season with salt and pepper.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.