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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Sausage Grits Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 84 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 31
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 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
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.
- Calories 349.94 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 16.81 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 23.09 g 8%
- Total Fat 20.99 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 9.88 g High 49%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 138.22 mg High 46%
- Sodium 596.13 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 3.58 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 6.49 g --
- Added Sugars 4.99 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 120.76 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.94 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 218.19 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 21.03 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.67 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Cheesy Sausage Grits Bake is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Eggs, Grits, and Hot Sauce. Each serving provides about 349.94 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Sausage Grits Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Eggs, Grits, Hot Sauce, Pork Sausage. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Sausage Grits Bake?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 349.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Sausage Grits Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Cheesy Sausage Grits Bake healthy?
- Cheesy Sausage Grits Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 349.94 calories and 16.81 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 596.13 mg (26% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.88 g (49% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.99 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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