Grits and Sausage Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 2 tablespoons butter, sliced
• 2 lbs. pork sausage, cooked and drained
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided (1 1/2 cups + 1/2 cup)
• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside while you prepare the rest.

2. 2

   Cook Grits: Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of quick-cooking grits and add ½ teaspoon salt. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

3. 3

   Add Butter: After cooking, stir in 2 tablespoons of sliced butter until completely melted and incorporated into the grits for a creamy texture.

4. 4

   Combine Sausage and Cheese: In a large bowl, mix the cooked and drained 2 lbs pork sausage with the cooked grits and 1½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese.

5. 5

   Prepare Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1½ cups whole milk, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt until smooth.

6. 6

   Mix Everything: Pour the egg mixture into the bowl with the grits, sausage, and cheese. Stir well until thoroughly combined, then transfer this mixture into the prepared baking dish.

7. 7

   Bake the Casserole: Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for 55 minutes to 1 hour until the casserole is set.

8. 8

   Add Remaining Cheese and Finish Baking: Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese over the casserole and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

9. 9

   Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it stand for 5-10 minutes to fully set before serving. This helps the casserole hold together for easy slicing.