Sausage Cheese Grits Recipe

Name: Sausage Cheese Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 1 ½ cups quick-cooking grits; 2 ¾ cups grated monterey jack cheese (about 3/4 lb.); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 inches pickled jalapeno peppers, minced, including the seeds; 4 green onions, finely sliced; 34 lb bulk sausage (regular or hot); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 medium bell pepper, finely chopped; 4 large eggs; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Servings: persons

6 cups water
1 ½ cups quick-cooking grits
2 ¾ cups grated monterey jack cheese (about 3/4 lb.)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 inches pickled jalapeno peppers, minced, including the seeds
4 green onions, finely sliced
34 lb bulk sausage (regular or hot)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium bell pepper, finely chopped
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1
In a large heavy saucepan bring the water to a boil, stir in the grits slowly, and simmer them, covered.
2
stirring occasionally, for 7 minutes.
3
Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the Monterey Jack cheese, the butter, the jalapenos, the green onions, and salt and pepper to taste, stirring until the cheese is melted, and spread the mixture in a buttered 13x9-inch baking dish.
4
In a heavy skillet brown the sausage over moderate heat, stirring and breaking up the lumps, transfer it with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, and pour off the fat.
5
Add the oil to the skillet and in it cook the onion and the bell pepper over moderately low heat, stirring, until the vegetables are softened.
6
In a bowl whisk together the eggs, worcestershire sauce and salt to taste, stir in the sausage and vegetables, and spread the mixture over the grits.
7
Sprinkle the sausage mixture with the remaining 1 1/4 cups Monterey jack cheese and bake the grits in the middle of a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the eggd are firm.
8
Cut into squares and serve.

626

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups water, 1 ½ cups quick-cooking grits, 2 ¾ cups grated monterey jack cheese (about 3/4 lb.), 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Sausage Cheese 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.

Sausage Cheese Grits

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