There is nothing better or easier than this Sausage and Grits Breakfast Casserole. Like your favorite bowl of grits, but baked into a cozy casserole. Cheesy grits, spicy sausage, baked with eggs to give it a soufflé like texture. The best part about this though? It's all made in ONE pot! Seriously, so easy and so so delicious.
About The Recipe
This casserole is definitely a true southern classic. We have been making this my entire life. It's a favorite around the household because its cheesy, a little spicy, and so good!
Everyone definitely has their preferences with this casserole. Some like it without topping, some of us love it with toppings.
I love this with avocado chunks because everything is better with avocado!
But, some people like it with tomatoes or even jalapeños.
It's all about preference but the casserole is just as good on it's own.
Ingredients
- Hot Sausage
- Grits
- Water
- Milk
- Garlic
- Fresh Oregano
- Fresh Thyme
- Cayenne
- Cheddar Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- Salt and Pepper
- Eggs
Instructions
In a large stock pot, let water boil. Add grits and let cook, stirring occasionally until thickened. Add milk and whisk together! Let cook for about 10 more minutes.
Add sausage and cheeses. Make sure it's stirred thoroughly and the cheese is melted entirely.
Now, add herbs and spices.
In a medium sized bowl, whisk together eggs.
Slowly, spoon in some of the grits into eggs and mix together. Don't let the eggs cook!
Add the eggs and grits mixture back into the stock pot and mix together!
In a greased casserole dish, pour grits into pan and smoothen out.
Bake at 350 for 40 - 45minutes, or until set and lightly browned.
Storing/Reheating
One of my favorite things about this recipe is it's ability to freeze! If there are leftovers, you can store this in the fridge for a few days or store in the freezer for months! You can slice into individual servings and freeze, or you can even freeze the whole casserole.
Whatever suits your needs the best. Just make sure you store this in a freezer safe container.
Expert Tips
- If you don't like spicy food, you can leave out the cayenne.
- Add grits to the eggs very slowly. You don't want to scramble the eggs. You want to temper them.
- If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried. Just change the measurements to ½ teaspoon dried oregano and and ¼ teaspoon dried thyme.
- Make sure to drain the excess grease from the sausage.
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Recipe
Sausage and Grits Breakfast Casserole
Simple, easy, and delicious! This Sausage and Grits Breakfast Casserole is a southern staple for a reason. SO. GOOD.
Ingredients
- 1 pound hot sausage, cooked and drained
- 2 cups old fashioned grits
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups milk
- 3-4 cloves garlic, crushed
- ½ Tablespoon fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne, optional
- 8 ounces cheddar, shredded
- 2 ounces parmesan, shredded
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 4 quart casserole with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Bring water to a boil.
- Stir in grits.
- Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Add milk.
- Cook until thick, about 10 minutes.
- Turn off heat.
- Stir in sausage.
- Add cheeses and stir until melted.
- Add garlic, oregano, thyme, and cayenne (if using).
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Temper eggs by spooning grits mixture in a little at a time and stirring well.
- Mix egg mixture in with rest of grits mixture.
- Pour into prepared casserole.
- Bake until set and lightly browned, about 40-45 minutes.
Notes
- If you don't like spicy food, you can leave out the cayenne.
- Add grits to the eggs very slowly. You don't want to scramble the eggs. You want to temper them.
- If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried. Just change the measurements to ½ teaspoon dried oregano and and ¼ teaspoon dried thyme.
- Make sure to drain the excess grease from the sausage.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 351Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 669mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 20g
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