Savory Southern Grits Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 cups water
• 2 cups uncooked grits
• 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 0.5 cup butter, cut into pieces, divided
• 1 pound ground pork sausage
• 12 large eggs
• 0.5 cup milk
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large baking dish to prevent sticking.
2. Bring water to a rolling boil in a saucepan, then stir in the grits. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the water is absorbed (about 5 minutes). Stir in 2 cups of Cheddar cheese and half of the butter until melted and creamy.
3. In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium-high heat until browned and crumbled, approximately 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease and add the cooked sausage to the grits mixture.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together. Pour this mixture into the skillet you used for the sausage. Gently scramble the eggs over medium-low heat, then incorporate them into the grits mixture.
5. Transfer the grits mixture to the greased baking dish. Dot the top with the remaining butter, sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of Cheddar cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is lightly browned and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 403 kcal
• Fat Content: 30 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 459 mg
• Protein Content: 17 g
• Cholesterol Content: 202 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 17 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g