You could call this the "so good casserole" because that's what people say when they try it. It's a southern specialty.—Marie Poppenhager, Old Town, Florida
Grits & Sausage Casserole
Grits & Sausage Casserole
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
1 hour 15 min
Yield
12 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup quick-cooking grits
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 2 pounds bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 3 large eggs
- 1-1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Pepper to taste
Directions
- In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Slowly whisk in the grits and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a large bowl, combine grits, sausage and 1-1/2 cups cheese. Beat the eggs and milk; stir into grits mixture. Add the butter, pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese; bake 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 316 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 621mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
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