Grits & Sausage Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Grits & Sausage Casserole
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 1-1/4 hours
YIELD: 12 servings.
You could call this the "so good casserole" because that's what people say when they try it. It's a southern specialty.—Marie Poppenhager, Old Town, Florida
Ingredients
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3 cups water
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1 cup quick-cooking grits
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3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
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2 pounds bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
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3 large eggs
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1-1/2 cups whole milk
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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Pepper to taste
Directions
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1.
In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Slowly whisk in the grits and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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2.
In a large bowl, combine grits, sausage and 1-1/2 cups cheese. Beat the eggs and milk; stir into grits mixture. Add the butter, pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
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3.
Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese; bake 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 316 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 621mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
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