Grits Casserole

Name: Grits Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: Cajun Recipes, Cajun Side Dishes
Ingredients: 1 pound bulk pork sausage; 4 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup quick-cooking grits; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup butter, softened

Grits is a main ingredient for many Southern meals. I've had this recipe for years and never grow tired of it. It's especially good to serve on a lazy weekend, since leftover portions are very tasty served cold.

Ingredients

1 pound bulk pork sausage
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup butter, softened

Directions

Crumble sausage into a large skillet. Cook over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In a saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat and cook 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot grits into the eggs; return all to the saucepan, stirring constantly. Add the sausage, 1 cup cheese, milk and butter, stirring until the butter is melted.
Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until the top begins to brown.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 280 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 602mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.

Originally published as Grits Casserole in Country August/September 1991

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TNbluffbaker

Apr 20, 2017

The sausage makes this a nice change of pace from my usual cheese grits recipe. Will try making it with bulk Italian sausage for even more flavor!
AvidcookGAtoCA

Feb 19, 2016

After living in Atlanta for 35 years, we moved to California where many of my new friends have never eaten grits. I thought this might be the perfect way to introduce them to this southern treat. I prepared this casserole for a group of church ladies and they couldn't believe grits were so tasty. I read some of the reviews before preparing this, so I used spicy sausage and 8 oz. of cheddar cheese as others suggested. I will be making this again and again.
JohnnaL

Feb 12, 2015

This is a great recipe full of great flavor easy to make and great the next day.I will easily make this again. I think i will try with different kinds of cheeses though.
homemaker27

Dec 24, 2014

This is delicious!!! I added more cheese, 1/2 c. butter and 3/4 c. milk like the others. Also diced canned jalapenos and tony's instead of salt.
cbergan

Oct 30, 2014

I took this to a meeting this morning and everyone liked it. I think it would be good using hot sausage.
wrenjen523

Oct 17, 2013

This was an absolutely amazing dish. The only change the next time I make it is going to be MORE CHEESE!.
mercybear

May 31, 2013

This side dish is great for breakfast or dinner!
peachygirl_GA

Mar 2, 2012

I've been making this recipe for years and it's very good. Mine uses 1/2 cup butter and 3/4 cup milk, but other than that it's about the same.