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sausage grits breakfast casserole
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SAUSAGE GRITS CASSEROLE

A delicious, simple to prepare Sausage Grits Breakfast Casserole that is a crowd-pleaser. It feeds 10 easily and is great for breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast casserole, feeds a crowd, gluten free, grits, sausage, southern food
Servings: 10
Calories: 789kcal
Author: Debbie

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds breakfast sausage your favorite brand
  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature, cubed
  • 2 cups grits
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 16 ounces Velveeta cheese cubed
  • 1/2 cup butter cubed
  • 1/2 cup half and half may substitute milk
  • 4 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Brown the sausage. Drain and add in the cream cheese. Stir until combined and the cheese has melted. Set aside.
  • Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a large pot. Slowly add in the grits. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender and thickened.
  • Add the butter and Velveeta cheese to the grits and stir until melted. Add the milk and eggs and mix until incorporated.
  • Stir in the sausage mixture.
  • Pour the grits into a buttered 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
  • Bake uncovered in a preheated 350-degree oven for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and the center is set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 789kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 220mg | Sodium: 1757mg | Potassium: 658mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1420IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 402mg | Iron: 2mg