Cheesy Southern Grits Bake

Recipe Collection: Breakfast

Cheesy Southern Grits Bake is a delightful blend of savory ground sausage and melted Cheddar cheese, perfect for breakfast or brunch. This non-vegetarian Southern dish offers a warm and satisfying start to your day. With its comforting flavor profile, this casserole is versatile enough to be served at family gatherings or weekend brunches. Packed with protein and essential nutrients, it’s a hearty option that will keep you energized. Easily accessible through EasyChef Pro, you can add this recipe to your digital cookbook and enjoy the convenience of a shopping list feature, ensuring you get the best ingredients at the lowest cost per serving. Try our Cheesy Southern Grits Bake today and elevate your meal prep with EasyChef Pro!

Overview

This Southern Grits Casserole is a comforting dish featuring creamy grits, savory ground sausage, and melted Cheddar cheese. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, this casserole is a Southern classic that will keep you warm and satisfied.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs

Cuisine

Southern

Serving Size: 16

Cooking Time: 65 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 Cups water
• 2 Cups uncooked grits
• 3 Cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.5 Cups butter, divided
• 1 Pound pork sausage, ground
• 12 Large eggs
• 0.5 Cups milk
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.
2. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan; stir in grits. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, about 5 minutes. Mix in 2 cups of Cheddar cheese and half of the butter until melted.
3. Cook sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and add to the grits mixture.
4. Whisk eggs and milk together in a bowl. Pour into the skillet used to cook the sausage. Lightly scramble eggs over medium-low heat, then mix into the grits mixture.
5. Pour the grits mixture into the prepared baking dish. Dot with remaining butter, sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of Cheddar, and season with salt and pepper.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

Enjoy this hearty and delicious Southern Grits Casserole as a warm start to your day!