Description
A comforting casserole featuring creamy grits, crispy bacon, savory sausage, and melted cheese, perfect for breakfast gatherings or cozy brunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grits
- 4 cups water or broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 6 slices of crispy bacon, chopped
- 1 cup cooked sausage, crumbled
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bring the water or broth to a boil in a large pot. Stir in the grits and lower the heat to simmer, cooking according to package instructions.
- Combine the cooked grits, shredded cheese, crispy bacon, and crumbled sausage in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until well blended.
- Fold the egg mixture into the grits mixture gently.
- Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and set.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
You can assemble the casserole the night before and refrigerate it. Simply pop it in the oven in the morning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg