Cheesy Grits Casserole 🧀
Description:
If you’re a true grits aficionado, brace yourself for a culinary delight with this Cheesy Grits Casserole! Bursting with flavor and simplicity, it’s destined to earn a cherished spot in your recipe repertoire. 🌟
Recipe Category: Weeknight
Keywords: Oven, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 570.2
- Fat Content: 41.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 19g
- Cholesterol Content: 248.3mg
- Sodium Content: 1158.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 22.3g
- Fiber Content: 0.4g
- Sugar Content: 0.6g
- Protein Content: 25.7g
Ingredients:
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup quick-cooking grits
- 4 eggs
- 1 pound pork sausage
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat Oven Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s ready for baking perfection. |
| 2 | Prepare Casserole Dish Grease a 13×9-inch casserole dish generously to prevent any sticking. |
| 3 | Cook Grits In a saucepan, bring water and salt to a rolling boil. Gradually whisk in the quick-cooking grits, then reduce the heat to low. Allow the mixture to simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the grits are thickened and creamy. |
| 4 | Temper Eggs Remove the saucepan from the heat. Gradually ladle a small amount of the hot grits into the beaten eggs, stirring constantly to temper them. Once tempered, pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining grits, stirring continuously to combine. |
| 5 | Add Sausage, Milk, and Butter Stir in the cooked pork sausage, 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, milk, and butter until the cheese is melted and the mixture is well combined. |
| 6 | Transfer to Casserole Dish Pour the cheesy grits mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula. |
| 7 | Sprinkle with Cheese Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the grits mixture, ensuring even coverage for maximum cheesiness. |
| 8 | Bake to Perfection Place the casserole dish, uncovered, in the preheated oven. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the top of the casserole begins to turn a delicious golden brown hue. |
| 9 | Serve and Enjoy! Once baked to perfection, remove the Cheesy Grits Casserole from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving. Slice into generous portions and savor every cheesy, savory bite! |
With its straightforward preparation and irresistible flavor, this Cheesy Grits Casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekend brunches. Enjoy the warmth and comfort of this classic dish with loved ones, and watch it disappear before your eyes! 🍽️
