Southern Grits Casserole

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan; stir in grits. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, about 5 minutes. Mix in 2 cups Cheddar cheese and 1/2 of the butter until melted.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Cook sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and add to grits mixture.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Whisk eggs and milk together in a bowl. Pour into the skillet used to cook the sausage. Lightly scramble eggs over medium-low heat, then mix into grits mixture.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Pour grits mixture into the prepared baking dish. Dot with remaining butter, sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Cheddar, and season with salt and pepper.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (16 servings total)