This scrumptious Smoked Cheese Grits, Sausage, and Egg Bake includes the best parts of a hearty breakfast.
Smoked Cheese Grits, Sausage, and Egg Bake
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup old-fashioned grits
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 8 medium eggs, divided
- ½ pound ground breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
- ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
- Garnish: shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped tomato, chopped fresh sage
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°. Spray a 13×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan, bring 2 cups water, broth, salt, and pepper to a boil over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in grits and flour. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, whisking occasionally, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 eggs; gradually whisk in 1 cup hot grits. Whisk hot egg mixture into remaining grits. Stir in sausage, cheeses, and sage. Pour into prepared pan, and loosely cover with foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes more.
- Using the back of a spoon, make 6 indentations in grits. Crack remaining 6 eggs into indentations. Bake until eggs are soft set, about 8 minutes, or to desired doneness. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with cheese, tomato, sage, and additional salt and pepper, if desired.
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