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Cheesy Sausage Grits Bake

Cheesy Sausage Grits Bake layers creamy, buttery grits with smoky heat from spicy pork sausage and a mellow Gouda richness. The eggs set it into a tender, spoonable casserole with a gentle kick of hot pepper sauce, perfect for a hearty weekend brunch or an easy dinner that satisfies.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook45 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Cheesy Sausage Grits Bake
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until it is crumbly and lightly browned. Drain the grease and transfer the sausage to a bowl. Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Stir in grits, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes until the grits are tender, or follow the package directions.

  3. 3

    Stir together sausage, cheese, butter, hot pepper sauce, and eggs. Gently fold in the grits until combined, then spread the mixture into an ungreased, small casserole dish. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.