Smothered Grits With Jalapeno Sausage And Bacon Recipe

Name: Smothered Grits With Jalapeno Sausage And Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb smoked jalapeno sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch on the diagonal; 1 lb of thick cut bacon, diced; 1 teaspoon creole seasoning; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 bell pepper, diced; 1/2 red onion, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1 fresh jalapeno, diced (seeded); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup diced green onion; extra virgin olive oil; Grits; 1 cup grits; 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup milk; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon creole seasoning; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, grated; 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb smoked jalapeno sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch on the diagonal
1 lb of thick cut bacon, diced
1 teaspoon creole seasoning
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 bell pepper, diced
1/2 red onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 fresh jalapeno, diced (seeded)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup diced green onion
extra virgin olive oil
Grits
1 cup grits
1/2 cup butter
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon creole seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese

1
Add a couple of tablespoonfuls of extra virgin olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add diced bacon and fry until crispy. Drain bacon, reserve a couple of tablespoonfuls of bacon grease.
2
Add sliced sausage to pan and cook for about 7 minutes until sausage is browned nicely. Add all vegetables and seasonings to pan except garlic.
3
Cook for about 5 minutes, add garlic, cook for a couple of minutes more. Serve over grits. Topped with bacon.
4
To prepare grits, in a large pot bring all liquids to boil, add butter and seasonings. Slowly stir in grits while whisking nonstop for about two minutes.
5
Reduce heat to low and cook grits, stirring occasionally for about 20 minutes. Adding extra broth as needed to keep the grits thin. Add cheese and whisk well, add more broth if needed and eat up!

1498

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb smoked jalapeno sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch on the diagonal, 1 lb of thick cut bacon, diced, 1 teaspoon creole seasoning, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Smothered Grits With Jalapeno Sausage And Bacon 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.

Smothered Grits With Jalapeno Sausage And Bacon

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