Mom's Breakfast Casserole

prep time:
15 minutes
cook time:
50 minutes
total time:
1 hour 5 minutes
Makes 6 to 8 servings
AlysonAlyson

ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup quick-cooking grits, uncooked
  • 3 1/2 cups (14 oz) shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp dried whole thyme
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 pounds mild bulk pork sausage, cooked, crumbled, and drained
  • garnishes: tomato wedges and fresh parsley sprigs

directions

  • 1

    Preheat oven to 350*.

  • 2

    Bring water to a boil; stir in grits. Return to a boil; reduce heat to low, and cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cheese, stirring until melted.

  • 3

    Combine eggs, milk, thyme, and garlic powder; stir well. Gradually stir about one-fourth of hot grits mixture into egg mixture; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Stir in sausage. Pour into a lightly greased 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inch baking dish.

  • 4

    To store: cover and refrigerate up to 8 hours.

  • 5

    To serve: bake, uncovered, at 350* for 50 minutes or until set. Garnish, if desired.

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