Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 package smoked sausage, (sliced (use turkey for a lighter casserole))
  • ½ red bell pepper, (diced)
  • 4 green onions, (sliced)
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups quick-cooking grits
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 eggs, (lightly beaten)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray an 11x7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat oil over medium heat in a nonstick skillet. Add sliced sausage and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add red bell pepper and onion and sauté 3 more minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring water and chicken broth to a boil. Add salt and then slowly stir grits in. Simmer grits for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together milk, eggs, and garlic powder. Slowly stir in about 1 cup of the hot grits to temper the eggs. Then pour milk/grits mixture into saucepan with the rest of the grits. Stir well to combine.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese and ½ of the Cheddar cheese. Mix in the sausage mixture. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake 45 minutes.