Grits and Sausage Casserole

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Total Time:
50 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
45 min
Yield:
6 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound turkey breakfast sausage
  • 1 1/2 cups 1-percent milk
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup quick-cooking grits
  • 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • Dash of ground red pepper
  • 3 egg whites, room temperature
  • Vegetable cooking spray
  • 2 cups red bell pepper strips

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Cook sausage in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain and set aside.

Combine milk and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in grits; cover, reduce heat and simmer 7 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Combine grits mixture, sausage, cheese, parsley, salt, garlic, and peppers in a large bowl; set aside.

Beat egg whites at high speed of a mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently stir 1/4 of the 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 for 25 minutes or until set and lightly browned.

Coat a medium nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat until hot. Add bell pepper, and saute 4 minutes or until tender; serve warm with grits.

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  • on May 06, 2012

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    This is a family favorite for summer breakfasts at the lake. I cheat, though, and use regular sausage. I have made it with only whipped egg whites, and have also beaten whole eggs and thrown them all in with delicious results.

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  • on January 16, 2011

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    Lots of flavor, fun to make, even kids liked it. You can even change it up to your teast. but sure you will like it just the way it is.

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  • on April 03, 2006

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    This is one of the best grits casseroles I've had, and I love that it is lighter than others. It's a repeat in our house.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories
172 (36 percent from fat)
 
Fat
6.9g (sat. 3g, mono 2.3g, poly 1g)
 
Carbohydrates
13.3g
 
Fiber
1.1g
 
Protein
5.2g
 
Calcium
209mg
 
Cholesterol
32mg
 
Sodium
714mg
 
Iron
4.3mg
 

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