Sausage and Cheese Grits Casserole

A white plate with black rim with a serving of cheesy grits casserole with breakfast sausage set on a table with fruit and the casserole dish in the background.

5 from 8 votes

Sausage and Cheese Grits Casserole

Sausage and Cheese Grits Casserole combines savory ground sausage, creamy grits, and gooey cheese for a breakfast experience that's hearty, comforting, and totally irresistible.

Easy to make and easy to bake, a breakfast casserole the whole family will love!

Author: Nikki Lee

Servings: servings

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 5

Ingredients

▢ 1 pound ground sausage
▢ 4 cups water
▢ 1 cup quick cooking grits (not instant grits)
▢ 1 stick butter (½ cup), sliced into pats
▢ ¼ cup heavy cream
▢ 2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided in half
▢ 2 large eggs
▢ ½ to 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper optional, (or to taste)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 X 13 baking dish with cooking spray or butter the dish to prevent sticking.
In a large nonstick skillet, cook sausage on medium-high for 8 to 12 minutes, until sausage is browned and crumbled, using a spatula to break up meat. Drain sausage on paper towels t remove fat.
While the sausage is cooking, bring the water to a boil, in a saucepan. Add in salt and stir until dissolved. Slowly whisk in the grits to combine with water. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once grits are done, remove from heat and mix in butter, heavy cream, and black pepper.
Then add in beaten eggs and whisk until combined.
Add in half of the shredded cheese and sausage and mix together with a spatula.
Pour the sausage grits mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Then top with remaining shredded cheddar cheese and bake for 40-45 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Remove from oven and let set for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

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