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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By mka646_5517895
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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.
By tarrat
Waco, Texas
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.
By hester227_5310342
Cayce, SC
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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