Sausage and Eggs over Cheddar-Parmesan Grits

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jul. 14, 2023
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
Sausage and Eggs over Cheddar-Parmesan Grits Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
Test Kitchen Tip
  • For an added flavor boost, replace the water with chicken or vegetable broth.
  • Nutrition Facts

    1 serving: 538 calories, 32g fat (12g saturated fat), 253mg cholesterol, 972mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein.