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6
Servings
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10 min
Preparation Time
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30 min
Cook Time
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Grits aren’t just for breakfast! Baked Savory Grits make for a quick grits lunch or dinner option perfect for when you are looking for a side dish that is warm and comforting. With ingredients like sausage, sharp cheddar cheese, cayenne pepper, and bell peppers, this dish is simple yet full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 package (12 oz) sausage, cooked, drained, crumbled
- 7 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- 2 tbsp margarine or butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 cups Quaker® Quick Grits - Original, cooked
- 1/2 cup red or green bell pepper, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Cooking Instructions
- Spread sausage on bottom of lightly greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
- Combine eggs, 2 cups cheese, margarine and cayenne pepper.
- Gradually add egg mixture to cooked grits; pour over sausage.
- Top with bell pepper, garlic and 1 cup of cheese.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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- Calories 260
- Fat 18g
- Saturated Fat 8g
- Cholesterol 175mg
- Sodium 340mg
- Total Carbohydrate 10g
- Fiber <1g
- Sugar <1g
- Protein 14g
- Calcium 20%
- Vitamin D 10%
- Vitamin C 15%
- Vitamin A 15%
- Potassium 4%
- Iron 8%
- Thiamin 8%
- Magnesium 4%
- Whole grain 0g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
