Name: Sausage and Eggs over Cheddar-Parmesan Grits
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1 large sweet onion, chopped; 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 6 cups water; 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking grits; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 6 large eggs; Hot pepper sauce, optional

These creamy grits topped with Italian sausage, peppers, onions and a fried egg are total comfort food and perfect for brunch or dinner. They are easy to put together and will satisfy a hungry crew. —Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas

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For an added flavor boost, replace the water with chicken or vegetable broth.

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Yield:6 servings

Prep:20 min

Cook:20 min

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Ingredients

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
6 cups water
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking grits
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
6 large eggs
Hot pepper sauce, optional

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Directions

In a Dutch oven, cook sausage, onion, yellow pepper and red pepper over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 6-8 minutes, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in cheeses, cream, salt and pepper; keep warm.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Break eggs, 1 at a time, into pan; reduce heat to low. Cook until whites are set and yolks begin to thicken, turning once if desired. Divide grits among 6 serving bowls; top with sausage mixture and eggs. If desired, serve with pepper sauce.