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I used hot (spicy) bulk sausage (Jimmy Dean or Tennessee Pride) and a sprinkle of Cajun seasoning instead of the salt and pepper. My husband who says he hates grits, actually liked this. This is a delicious breakfast casserole that I can see myself taking to potluck gatherings in the future.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-07-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenBattery"},"reviewBody":"Very easy recipe to follow. Once I was assembled and in the oven I had time to make a nice mixed fruit bowl as a side and get other things done. I only have stone ground grits, so I cooked them according to the package directions before adding them to the other ingredients. 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Followed recipes as written but added 1\/3 cup of diced green onions. This recipe will be placed in my recipe box.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-06-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBike"},"reviewBody":"Love this casserole! Next time I make it, I'm going to substitute bulk Italian sausage for extra zing.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenGuitar"},"reviewBody":"I've been making this recipe for years, I double the eggs and use hot breakfast sausage. Of course that adds to the cook time...served w\/ biscuits and sliced cantaloupe...yum!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-07-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenWeights"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is the bomb!!! People who claim to hate grits scarf this casserole down. I don't like breakfast food, but I love this!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OlivePin"},"reviewBody":"Definitely a hit at our house, and I can see the versatility in this casserole. My additions: 1 tsp dried parsley flakes, some saut\u00e9ed onions and green peppers. 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