Grits Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1 lb pork sausage (low fat variety is suggested)
- 1 glove garlic, pressed or minced
- ¾-1 tsp black pepper
- ½-1 tsp salt (optional)
- 1 – 2 tsp hot sauce of choice (such as Boulder hot sauce, Cajun Sunshine, Tabasco)
- 1 cup quick cook grits
- 2 Tb butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups sharp or medium cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 can (7oz) green chilies chopped
- ½ cup fresh red bell pepper diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, sliced
- Rocky Mountain Salsa
Directions
Cook and drain sausage. Pad with paper towel to remove excess fat. In a large bowl, mix sausage, garlic, black pepper, and hot sauce. Set aside.
Blend grits with 4 cups of water, add salt ½ - 1tsp. Bring to a boil. Add butter, cover and reduce heat to simmer. Stir often. Cook for 5-6 minutes.
Beat eggs to blend, add cheese, chilies, sausage mix and grits.
Pour all into a greased shallow 9x13” casserole glass dish.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Bake uncovered until browned, 40-45 minutes. Let stand for 5-10 minutes.
Cut into servings and sprinkle with red peppers and cilantro.
Serve with Rocky Mountain Salsa on the side or spoon over top.
