NORTH CAROLINA SAUSAGE AND GRITS CASSEROLE

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What can be better than cheesy grits? Cheesy grits with sausage! From Charlotte NC Cooking with Class cookbook.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories     Breakfast

Time 12h50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup quick-cooking grits
4 cups grated cheddar cheese
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 lbs sausage, cooked, drained and crumbled (we use hot Jimmy Dean hot variety)

Steps:

  • Bring water and salt to boil. Stir in grits. Return to boil, reduce heat, then cook for 4 minutes.
  • In large bowl combine grits and cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
  • Stir in cold milk, thyme, and garlic powder. Mix well.
  • Stir in eggs, mixing well.
  • Stir in sausage.
  • Pour in 13 X 9 inch pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove from refrigerator and let stand 15 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682.9, Fat 55, SaturatedFat 24.5, Cholesterol 222.4, Sodium 1582.6, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 32.7

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