Cheesy Sausage Grits Casserole Food

SAUSAGE AND GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325°F.
• Cook the grits in 4 cups of salted water until done (follow package directions) Saute the sausage and onions, breaking the sausage into small pieces.
• Drain the grease from the sausage and onions.
• Add the chilies, butter, eggs, cheese and Tabasco to the cooked grits.
• Combine the sausage and onions with the grits mixture.
• Pour everything into a 9"x 13" casserole and garnish with the paprika and parsley.
• The mixture can be refrigerated for up to two days before baking (bring to room temperature before baking to use the same bake time).
• Bake at 325°F for one (1) hour.
• This also freezes well.

GRITS 'N' SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Slowly whisk in the grits and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally., In a large bowl, combine grits, sausage and 1-1/2 cups cheese. Beat the eggs and milk; stir into grits mixture. Add the butter, pepper and remaining salt., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

CHEESY SAUSAGE BREAKFAST GRITS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and the fat is rendered, about 10 minutes, breaking up the chunks of sausage with the back of a wooden spoon. Remove the sausage to a bowl and set aside.
• Add 2 cups of the milk and 2 cups water to the skillet and bring to a boil. Whisk in the grits slowly until smooth and no lumps remain. Reduce the heat and continue to cook, whisking, until very thick, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in about half of the grated cheese.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs with the hot sauce and remaining 1 cup milk. Slowly stream the egg mixture into the skillet with the grits while continuously whisking. Fold in the cooked sausage, scallions and jalapeno and season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining cheese and bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out mostly clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
• Slice the reserved scallion tops and sprinkle on top just before serving.

CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a heavy pot, cook the bacon over medium heat to render the fat, about 2 minutes. Add the onions and cook with the bacon until the onions are golden brown and the bacon is chewy, about 5 minutes. Carefully add the chicken broth and 2 cups water. Whisk in the grits. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 25 minutes. Stir in the cream and cheese until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper.

CHEESE GRITS & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

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

CHEESY GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat water and salt to boiling.
• Gradually add grits and return to boiling.
• Reduce heat.
• Simmer uncovered, stirring for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool, slightly.
• Add cheese, butter and eggs, mix well to ensure all of the grits are incorporated.
• Bake at 350 degrees until a light golden brown, about 50 minutes.

JIM DANDY'S SAUSAGE AND CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 350. Grease a 2 quart glass baking dish. In large saucepan, combine water and salt. Bring to a boil. Gradually stir in grits. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 2.Brown sausage.
• 3. Remove grits from heat. Add butter and 1 cup of cheese, stir until melted. Add sausage, eggs, and pepper; mix well. Pour mixture into greased baking dish. Sprinkle remainder of cheese on top.
• 4. Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

SAUSAGE AND CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray shallow 3-quart casserole with cooking spray.
• In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain.
• Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat water and salt to boiling. Slowly stir in grits; reduce heat. Cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally; remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese and the butter until melted. Stir in eggs, milk and sausage.
• Pour grits mixture into casserole. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
• Bake casserole uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until center is set. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

MOTHER'S DAY MAKE-AHEAD SAUSAGE AND CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 2 cups water and the milk and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in the grits and return to a boil. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Decrease the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until creamy and thick, 45 to 60 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally to break up the sausage, until no longer pink and the meat is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain and cool slightly.
• Remove the grits from the heat and add the cheese and butter. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Add the reserved sausage, cayenne, eggs, green onions and jalapenos and stir until well incorporated.
• Butter a large (9-by-13-inch) casserole dish. Spoon the mixture into the prepared dish. At this point, the casserole can be covered and refrigerated overnight (bring to room temperature before baking), or baked immediately.
• Bake at 350 degrees F from room temperature until bubbly and golden brown, about 1 hour. Remove to a rack to cool slightly before serving.

NORTH CAROLINA SAUSAGE AND GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Bring water and salt to boil. Stir in grits. Return to boil, reduce heat, then cook for 4 minutes.
• In large bowl combine grits and cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
• Stir in cold milk, thyme, and garlic powder. Mix well.
• Stir in eggs, mixing well.
• Stir in sausage.
• Pour in 13 X 9 inch pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Remove from refrigerator and let stand 15 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes.

CHEESY GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease 1 13x9-in casserole dish.
• In a saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil.
• Slowly stir in grits.
• Reduce heat, and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove grits from the heat; add a small amount of hot grits to the eggs.
• Return all to the pan.
• Stir in sausage, 1 cup milk and butter; stir until butter is melted.
• Pour into prepared baking pan.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake, uncovered for 50-55 minutes, or until top begins to brown.

SAUSAGE AND GRITS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook sausage and drain well. Spoon into a lightly greased 13 X 9 baking dish.
• Combine hot grits, cheese, and butter. Stir until cheese and butter melt.
• Combine eggs and milk, then stir into grits. Pour mixture over sausage.
• Bake at 350* for 1 hour.