Grits and Sausage Casserole

By Cindy_Wicker

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 2 pounds bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 3 eggs
• 1-1/2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• Pepper to taste

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Slowly whisk in the grits and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a large bowl, combine grits, sausage and 1-1/2 cups cheese. Beat the eggs and milk; stir into grits mixture. Add the butter, pepper and remaining salt.
Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Yield: 10-12 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 316 calories, 24 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 110 mg cholesterol, 621 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 13 g protein.

9 WW Points Plus