Mother's Day Make-Ahead Sausage and Cheese Grits Casserole Recipe

Name: Mother's Day Make-Ahead Sausage and Cheese Grits Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup stone-ground grits; Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper; 12 ounces mild pork or turkey sausage; 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar (about 4 ounces); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for the dish; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 green onions, white and green parts, chopped; 1 jalapeno chile, seeded and finely chopped

Servings: persons

2 cups whole milk
1 cup stone-ground grits
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces mild pork or turkey sausage
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar (about 4 ounces)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 green onions, white and green parts, chopped
1 jalapeno chile, seeded and finely chopped

1
In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 2 cups water and the milk and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2
Stir in the grits and return to a boil.
3
Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper.
4
Decrease the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until creamy and thick, 45 to 60 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, heat a medium skillet over medium heat.
6
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.
7
Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain and cool slightly.
8
Remove the grits from the heat and add the cheese and butter.
9
Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
10
Add the reserved sausage, cayenne, eggs, green onions and jalapenos and stir until well incorporated.
11
Butter a large (9-by-13-inch) casserole dish.
12
Spoon the mixture into the prepared dish.
13
At this point, the casserole can be covered and refrigerated overnight (bring to room temperature before baking), or baked immediately.
14
Bake at 350 degrees F from room temperature until bubbly and golden brown, about 1 hour.
15
Remove to a rack to cool slightly before serving.

537

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups whole milk, 1 cup stone-ground grits, Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, 12 ounces mild pork or turkey sausage, and more.

Yes, Mother's Day Make-Ahead Sausage and Cheese Grits 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.

Mother's Day Make-Ahead Sausage and Cheese Grits Casserole

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