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Kathie's Grits Casserole

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"This is a wonderful casserole that everyone will love, grits lovers and non-grits lovers alike. It's perfect for a brunch! Feel free to add more garlic powder to taste." — ASHBETH

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Original recipe makes 8 servings Change Servings

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 pinch salt

1 pinch garlic powder
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

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Directions

Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain and set aside. Prepare grits according to package directions using water, not milk. As the grits thicken, stir in the salt and garlic powder.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Transfer the cooked grits to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Mix in the egg and 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese. Mix the sausage into the grits, then sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Cheddar cheese over the top.
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 30 mins
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Good and disappeared quickly at office brunch. Will make again. My changes: Doubled recipe, added dried red/green bell peppers and onions (from Penzey's), increased garlic powder to ~1/2 tsp, used 19.5 oz. pkg sweet italian turkey sausage, and used reduced-fat cheddar. Made casserole night before; let it sit out ~30 minutes next morning before cooking. Took about 55 minutes to cook. Recommend adding ingredients to saucepan rather than 13X9 pan--too messy. Used non-stick spray on pan--came out easily and made clean-up quick.

—DINEYB

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 24, 2004

This was ok but not as good as I expected. My guests politely ate it, but it was not a big hit. I'm not sure what is missing, but I think it could use a bit of tweaking somehow.

—HOMERMC

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22 Ratings

Dec 07, 2002

This was very quick and easy to make and tasted very good. I'll probably try adding some onion and/or green pepper next time I make it.

—IMREALLYROSIE

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Jul 25, 2003

YUM YUM YUM, MY FAMILY LOVED THIS,

—SFULTON767

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Mar 11, 2012

I served this casserole for brunch and completed the menu for the meal by adding a fresh fruit salad, assorted muffins, coffee, and mimosas. EVERYONE loved the casserole & begged for the recipe. Two changes that I made to the written instructions were that I mixed the egg/cheese mixture and the sausage with the grits before I transferred everything into the 9x13 baking dish and the second change I made was that I added 1 cup of cheese to the top of the casserole instead of the recommended 1/2 cup. Other than that, I followed the recipe as it was written. [NOTE: I would recommend that you use the packaged, shredded cheddar cheese rather than grating your own block cheddar. The packaged cheese is "drier" and doesn't have the excess cheese oil/grease; therefore, it doesn't add an unwelcomed layer of grease to the top of the casserole.] This is a WONDERFUL recipe that will now become a family tradition!!

—Sophie

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Nov 02, 2009

Good basic recipe. I changed a few things. First, I didn't have shredded cheese, so I mixed a can of cheddar cheese soup with the cooked grits and eggs befpre mixing in the sausage. Second, I spread half a 7 oz. of diced green chiles over the mixture before baking. Finally I served over baked buttermilk biscuits (which I baked at the same time). Tasty, tasty and tasty!

—Jane Ruby

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Aug 18, 2006

An excellent casserole for a potluck or lazy weeknight supper.

—LITTLEBIGJOHN

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Jul 25, 2003

This is an A++ recipe! My tastebuds exploded with the first mouthful. Easy to make and fast too! Thanks for the recipe.

—DASON530

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Nutrition

Calories
436 kcal
22%

Carbohydrates
17.3 g
6%

Cholesterol
92 mg
31%

Fat
33.4 g
51%

Fiber
0.3 g
1%

Protein
15.6 g
31%

Sodium
629 mg
25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Kathie's Grits Casserole

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 436
Calories from Fat: 300

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33.4g 51 %
Saturated Fat 14.9g 74 %
Cholesterol 92mg 31 %
Sodium 629mg 25 %
** Potassium 152mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 17.3g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1 %
Protein 15.6g 31 %
** Sugars 0.2g
Vitamin A 7 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium 29 %
Iron 14 %
** Thiamin 44 %
** Niacin 23 %
** Vitamin B6 11 %
** Magnesium 4 %
** Folate 25 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.