Grits, Sausage, and Egg Casserole

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 cups quick-cooking grits (such as Quaker or Cream of Wheat)
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 pound breakfast sausage
• 8 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add grits and stir until smooth. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside. Drain any excess grease from skillet.
4. Add onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to skillet. Cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir cooked sausage back into skillet.
6. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Stir in cheese, salt, and pepper.
7. Add grit mixture and vegetable-sausage mixture to egg mixture. Stir until well combined.
8. Pour mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
9. Bake for 45 minutes, or until set.
10. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 150mg
• Sodium: 300mg
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 20g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and satisfying
• Comforting and hearty
• Easy to make and perfect for breakfast or brunch

User Comments:

• "This casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors were fantastic." - Sarah J.
• "I love how easy this dish is to make. It's perfect for a lazy Sunday morning." - Emily K.
• "The perfect combination of grits, sausage, and eggs. I will definitely be making this again." - James P.

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use quick-cooking grits. Regular grits will take longer to cook.
• If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking dish, you can use a 10x15 inch baking dish. The casserole will be a bit thinner, but it will still cook through.
• You can add other ingredients to this casserole, such as diced tomatoes, jalapeños, or cooked spinach.
• Serve with hot sauce, if desired.