Grits-And-Sausage Casserole Recipe

Name: Grits-And-Sausage Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound turkey breakfast sausage; 1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk; 1 1/2 cups water; 3/4 cup quick-cooking grits; 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese; 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; Dash of ground red pepper; 3 egg whites; Cooking spray; 2 cups red bell pepper strips

Servings: persons

1/2 pound turkey breakfast sausage
1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup quick-cooking grits
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Dash of ground red pepper
3 egg whites
Cooking spray
2 cups red bell pepper strips

1
Cook sausage in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain and set aside.
2
Combine milk and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in grits; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 7 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Combine grits mixture, sausage, cheese, parsley, salt, garlic, and peppers in a large bowl; set aside.
3
Beat egg whites at high speed of a mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently stir one-fourth of egg whites into grits mixture; gently fold in remaining egg whites. Spoon mixture into a 1 1/2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375u00b0 for 25 minutes or until set and lightly browned.
4
Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add bell pepper, and saute 4 minutes or until tender; serve warm with grits.

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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: 1/2 pound turkey breakfast sausage, 1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk, 1 1/2 cups water, 3/4 cup quick-cooking grits, and more.

Yes, Grits-And-Sausage Casserole 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.

Grits-And-Sausage Casserole

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