Grits, Sausage, and Egg Casserole

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Every time I make this someone wants the recipe. It is great if you have overnight guests. Make it ahead and enjoy the morning with them. Check for doneness by inserting a knife in casserole. If it comes out clean you are ready to serve. This is a great brunch recipe served with biscuits, sweet rolls, and fresh fruit.

Submitted by Ginny49
Updated on January 22, 2021
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Grits, Sausage, and Egg casserole in a square white casserole dish with spoon for serving
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 3 cups water

  • 1 cup half-and-half

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup stone-ground grits

  • 8 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

  • ½ cup butter

  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage

  • 3 eggs

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 orange bell pepper, chopped small

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped small

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  2. Bring water, half-and-half, and salt to a boil in a saucepan; slowly whisk in grits. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 20 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese and butter until melted. Cool.

  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.

  4. Beat eggs and milk together in a bowl. Stir sausage, egg mixture, orange bell pepper, and red bell pepper into grits mixture. Pour grits mixture into prepared baking dish.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until set, 45 to 60 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

You can substitute turkey sausage for the pork sausage, if desired.

If you're not baking this casserole immediately, cover the dish with a lid or plastic wrap and store overnight in the refrigerator.

92 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

343 Calories
26g Fat
14g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 343
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 14g 68%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 736mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 14g 28%
Vitamin C 32mg 35%
Calcium 191mg 15%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 234mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.