SAUSAGE AND CHEESE GRITS CASSEROLE (MAKEOVER)

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From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Wake up your next brunch with a healthy twist on traditional Sausage and Cheese Grits, using low-fat cheese and a fat-free egg product-plus a splash of hot sauce if you dare.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb spicy bulk pork sausage
4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking corn grits
1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup fat-free egg product
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, if desired
Frank's™ RedHot™ Original cayenne pepper sauce, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 1/2- or 3-quart casserole with cooking spray.
  • In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat water and salt to boiling. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat; cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese and the butter until melted. Stir in sausage and egg product. Pour grits mixture into casserole; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until center is set. Sprinkle with parsley; cool 10 minutes. Serve with hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g

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