Name: Cheese Grits & Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 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

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

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Cheese Grits & Sausage Breakfast Casserole

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Yield:12 servings

Prep:30 min

Cook:40 min

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Ingredients

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

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Directions

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.