Southern-Style Sausage and Grits Casserole with Egg
This creamy sausage and grits casserole recipe is an easy-to-make classic. With eggs, sausage, cheese, and plenty of grits, it makes a filling and satisfying breakfast. But this simple recipe can do triple duty as a yummy lunch or easy dinner for those nights when breakfast-for-dinner really hits the spot.
Equipment
- Whisk
- Saute pan
Ingredients
- 12 ounces smoked sausage (diced)
- 1 cup uncooked grits
- 3 cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (2 cups grated)
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, bring 3 cups of water and ½ teaspoon of salt to a boil. Add grits and return to a boil, then turn to simmer and cook, stirring frequently for 30 minutes. Add more water if they get too thick.
- While the grits are cooking, brown the sausage in a skillet. Remove to a paper towel lined plate.
- When grits are cooked, remove from heat and add cheese, stirring until melted.
- In a small bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk and add to the grits. Add thyme, garlic powder, pepper and sausage and stir to combine.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the casserole mixture in a 8 x 8 inch baking dish and bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
- I recommend you grate your own cheese as it melts better than pre-shredded, bagged cheese.
- Stir your grits often to avoid having them stick to the pan. Be careful not to overcook them. Give your grits a taste at the 20 minute mark and carefully cook them as needed, until they’re the proper consistency.
- You can make this ahead of time and store in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- Instant grits will not work in this recipe
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 723mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 441IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 1mg
