Recipe Details
Ingredients
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6cupswater
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2cupsuncooked grits
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3cupsshredded Cheddar cheese, divided
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½cupbutter, cut into pieces, divided
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1poundground pork sausage
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12largeeggs
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½cupmilk
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salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.
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Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan; stir in grits. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, about 5 minutes. Mix in 2 cups Cheddar cheese and 1/2 of the butter until melted.
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Cook sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and add to grits mixture.
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Whisk eggs and milk together in a bowl. Pour into the skillet used to cook the sausage. Lightly scramble eggs over medium-low heat, then mix into grits mixture.
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Pour grits mixture into the prepared baking dish. Dot with remaining butter, sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Cheddar, and season with salt and pepper.
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Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
Melissa Goff
Nutrition Facts
| Full Nutrition Label | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe16 | |
| Calories403 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 30g |
38% |
| Saturated Fat 15g |
73% |
| Cholesterol 202mg |
67% |
| Sodium 459mg |
20% |
| Total Carbohydrate 17g |
6% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g |
1% |
| Total Sugars 1g |
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| Protein 17g |
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| Vitamin C 1mg |
3% |
| Calcium 225mg |
17% |
| Iron 2mg |
11% |
| Potassium 174mg |
4% |
* 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.
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