Want to make an unforgettable breakfast meal for the entire family? Prepare this Large Family Grits and Sausage Casserole that will impress your loved ones and leave them craving even more of it.
Do you feel like you are running out of breakfast food ideas to prepare for your children? When you have a large family, making eggs, toast, and bacon can quickly become boring for everyone, but it also tends to require a lot of work on your behalf. If you would much rather put something together that is easy to prepare, provides plenty of servings, and is just as tasty as you would want it to be, try the Large Family Grits and Sausage Casserole. It is perfect for anyone who enjoys sausage’s wholesome flavor combined with grits and several other important ingredients. After your kids try this casserole, they will want you to make it a lot more often because of how great it tastes.
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Must-Have Ingredients to Make the Large Family Grits and Sausage Casserole
When you would like to give the Large Family Grits and Sausage Casserole a try, these are the important ingredients you will need to use:
- Quick-Cooking Grits. Use quick-cooking grits in this recipe to ensure that the grits cook with ease.
- Pork Sausage. The pork sausage gives this dish such a savory taste.
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese. Nothing goes quite as good with grits and sausage as cheddar cheese does.
- Eggs. You will need several eggs to complete this casserole dish with the sausage, grits, and cheese.
Besides these critical ingredients, you will also need salt, pepper, water, milk, and melted butter.
What to Add to Your Grits and Sausage Casserole
You can leave your Large Family Grits and Sausage Casserole just the way it is or add more to it. Some great additions to the grits with sausage and cheese include shrimp, chopped pieces of bacon, green chilies, tomatoes, and spinach. If you want to add these extras, you can do so while mixing all your different ingredients. However, you do not need to add anything to this dish if you do not want to because the casserole is full of flavor!
How to Save and Freeze the Large Family Grits and Sausage Casserole
Savings the Large Family Grits and Sausage Casserole is easy. You can leave the food in the casserole dish, cover it with aluminum foil, and put the lid on top of the casserole dish before storing it in the fridge for up to four days. If you want to freeze it because you would like to have it later, it will stay good in the freezer for up to three months.
When storing the casserole in the freezer, you should remove it from the casserole dish, add it to a plastic food storage bag or container, and then put it away. When you want to reheat the casserole, place it in the microwave or put it back in a baking dish where you can heat it until it gets warm in the oven. Be sure to check out my most used freezer supplies in the kitchen!
Where can I find more large family breakfast recipes?
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Here are more breakfast ideas!
- Apple French Toast Casserole
- Breakfast Enchiladas
- Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole
- Healthy Ham and Spinach Breakfast Casserole
- Homemade Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
- Egg & Potato Breakfast Bowl Bake
Large Family Grits and Sausage Casserole
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Large Family Grits and Sausage Casserole | Large Family Breakfast Ideas
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Prep Time: 30 minutes -
Cook Time: 1 hour
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Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Yield: 2 9×13 Casserole Dishes -
Category: Breakfast -
Method: Oven
Description
Want to make an unforgettable breakfast meal for the entire family? Prepare this Large Family Grits and Sausage Casserole that will impress your loved ones and leave them craving even more of it.
Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 2 cup quick-cooking grits
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 4 pounds pork sausage, cooked and drained
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups milk
- 4 tablespoon butter, melted
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare two 9×13 inch baking dishes with nonstick cooking spray.
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Place the water and 1 teaspoon salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Slowly whisk in the grits. Reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Beat the eggs and milk together; set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the grits, sausage, and 3 cups cheese. Combine the eggs and grits mixture. Add the butter, black pepper, and remaining salt. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
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Bake uncovered for about 1 hour or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.
Keywords: Grits and Sausage Casserole
Be sure to try this delicious breakfast casserole! I like to make a few batches at once and eat one and put a bunch more in the freezer. You’ll be glad to have them later.
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