Easy Cheesy Loaded Grits Recipe

Name: Easy Cheesy Loaded Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound mild or spicy bulk pork sausage; 1 small onion, chopped; 4 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup quick-cooking grits; 3 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles; 1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; Chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 pound mild or spicy bulk pork sausage
1 small onion, chopped
4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
3 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Chopped fresh cilantro

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0. In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain.
2
In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, about 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
3
Add green chiles, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, 3/4 cup Jack cheese, butter and pepper sauce; stir until cheese is melted. Stir in eggs, then sausage mixture.
4
Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with remaining cheeses; sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and set, 50-60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound mild or spicy bulk pork sausage, 1 small onion, chopped, 4 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Easy Cheesy Loaded Grits falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Cheesy Loaded Grits

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