Grits and Sausage Casserole

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Grits and Sausage Casserole

Combine the two best things about breakfast in one dish! Grits and Sausage Casserole is a delight to wake up to. Made with cheese, sausage and eggs this is a great casserole recipe for breakfast or even dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound turkey breakfast sausage
  • 1 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 3/4 cup quick-cooking grits
  • 3/4 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • Dash of ground red pepper
  • 3 egg whites
  • Vegetable cooking spray
  • 2 cups red bell pepper strips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
     
  2. Cook sausage in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain and set aside.
     
  3. Combine milk and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
     
  4. Stir in grits; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 7 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently.
     
  5. Combine grits mixture, sausage, cheese, parsley, salt, garlic, and peppers in a large bowl; set aside.
     
  6. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) at high speed of a mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently stir one-fourth of egg whites into grits mixture; gently fold in remaining egg whites. Spoon mixture into a 1-1/2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25 minutes or until set and lightly browned.
     
  7. Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add bell pepper, and saute 4 minutes or until tender; serve warm with grits.

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