Grilled Grits With Chicken-Apple Sausages Recipe

Name: Grilled Grits With Chicken-Apple Sausages
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Grits:; 5 cups water; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup stone-ground yellow grits; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; Cooking spray; Tomato sauce:; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 cups finely chopped onion; 1 cup thinly sliced celery; 6 fennel seeds; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained; 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram; 6 basil leaves; 2 bay leaves; 2 dried chile peppers, lightly crushed; Remaining ingredient:; 12 (1/2-ounce) chicken-apple sausages (such as Aidell's)

Servings: persons

Grits:
5 cups water
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup stone-ground yellow grits
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Cooking spray
Tomato sauce:
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups finely chopped onion
1 cup thinly sliced celery
6 fennel seeds
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
6 basil leaves
2 bay leaves
2 dried chile peppers, lightly crushed
Remaining ingredient:
12 (1/2-ounce) chicken-apple sausages (such as Aidell's)

1
To prepare grits, bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan; gradually stir in grits. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in cheese, white pepper, and pepper sauce.
2
Spread grits into a 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan coated with cooking spray; cool completely on a wire rack. Cover with plastic wrap; chill 30 minutes.
3
To prepare tomato sauce, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; saute 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add fennel seeds and garlic; saute 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add tomatoes, marjoram, basil, bay leaves, and chiles; cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Discard bay leaves.
4
Prepare grill pan.
5
Invert grits onto cutting board; cut into 12 squares. Place the squares on grill pan coated with cooking spray, and grill 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and thoroughly heated. Remove from pan; keep warm.
6
Place sausages in pan; grill 8 minutes, turning occasionally. Arrange 3 grits squares in each of 4 bowls. Top each serving with 3 sausages and 1/4 cup sauce.

756

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

108

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Grits:, 5 cups water, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 cup stone-ground yellow grits, and more.

Yes, Grilled Grits With Chicken-Apple Sausages 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.

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Grilled Grits With Chicken-Apple Sausages

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