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Baked breakfast casserole with melted cheese, sausage pieces, and herbs in a rectangular dish with a serving spoon

Cheesy Grits & Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Indulge in a delicious Cheesy Grits Sausage Breakfast Casserole, perfect for any family brunch or cozy weekend meal.
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Course: breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast casserole, cheese grits, sausage
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
standing time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 492kcal
Cost: $10.00

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 2 lbs bulk Italian sausage
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp rubbed sage
  • 2 cups water
  • 6 large eggs, beaten
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ¼ cups quick cooking grits
  • 1 lb shredded sharp cheddar cheese,
  • 1 ½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • In a large skillet cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain.
  • In a large saucepan, bring the broth, salt, and water to a boil. Slowly stir in the grits.
  • Reduce the heat, cook and stir about 5 to 7 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat.
  • Add the cheese, garlic powder, sage, milk. Stir until the cheese is melted. Stir in the eggs and sausage.
  • Transfer to a greased 13x9 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.
  • Bake, uncovered until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, for about 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Let the casserole stand for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Grits & Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Serving Size
 
1 piece
Amount per Serving
Calories
492
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
33
g
51
%
Saturated Fat
 
15
g
94
%
Cholesterol
 
199
mg
66
%
Sodium
 
1169
mg
51
%
Carbohydrates
 
17
g
6
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
26
g
52
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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