Sausage Grits Casserole
Dive into pure Southern comfort with this irresistible Sausage Grits Casserole, a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. Featuring savory ground breakfast sausage, creamy quick-cooking grits, and melted cheddar cheese, this casserole is a satisfying balance of rich, cheesy goodness and warm, spiced flavors. Elevated with a touch of paprika and black pepper, and bound together with a luscious milk and egg mixture, every bite delivers a soul-warming experience. With just 20 minutes of prep and a bubbling 45-minute bake, this crowd-pleasing recipe is easy to make ahead for gatherings or weekday meals. Serve it straight from the oven for a golden, cheesy top layer that everyone will love. Perfect for holiday mornings, potlucks, or cozy family breakfasts, this dish is a guaranteed hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 1 cup quick-cooking grits
- 4 cups water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1.5 cups milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground breakfast sausage, breaking it into small crumbles. Once fully cooked, drain off any excess grease and set the sausage aside.
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water and 0.5 teaspoon of salt to a boil. Slowly stir in the quick-cooking grits and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the grits are thick and smooth.
Remove the grits from the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, butter, and cooked sausage until well combined and the cheese has melted.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, black pepper, and paprika until fully combined.
Gradually stir the milk and egg mixture into the grits mixture until well incorporated.
Pour the grits mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the surface with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the casserole is set and golden brown on top.
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Slice into portions and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3924 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 264.4 g | 339% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.8 g | 599% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1213 mg | 404% | |
| Sodium | 7010 mg | 305% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 213.3 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.6 g | ||
| Protein | 160.1 g | 320% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.1 mcg | 36% | |
| Calcium | 2396 mg | 184% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 2316 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
