For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sausage while cooking. Try using different types of cheese, such as Gruyere or Pepper Jack, for a unique flavor profile. This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking. Add an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold. If you don't have cream of celery soup, cream of mushroom or cream of chicken can be substituted.
TV's Grits Casserole
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 10 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 30 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS27
Elevate your Southern comfort food game with this rich and savory Grits Casserole. A symphony of textures and flavors, from the creamy grits to the perfectly browned sausage, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate22 g
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Cholesterol58 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein13 g
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Saturated Fat12 g
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Sodium1063 mg
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Sugar2 g
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Fat30 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Generously butter a 2-quart casserole dish. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
02
Step
12 mins
In a large skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook the pork sausage until it's beautifully browned, approximately 5-7 minutes. Add the chopped onion, celery, and green bell pepper to the skillet and sauté until they become tender, about 5 minutes more. Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish. (Cook time: 12 minutes)
03
Step
40 mins
In a saucepan, bring the water and salt to a rolling boil. Gradually whisk in the quick-cooking grits. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the saucepan, and let the grits simmer until they are tender and have absorbed most of the water, around 30 minutes. Add the cooked grits to the sausage and vegetable mixture in the casserole dish and stir well to combine. Press the mixture into an even layer. Gently pour the condensed cream of celery soup over the grits mixture, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese generously over the top. (Cook time: 40 minutes)
04
Step
30 mins
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving. (Bake time: 30 minutes)
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Cameron Shanahan
May 23, 2025Easy to follow instructions and the grits came out perfectly creamy.
Halle Schowalter
May 17, 2025This recipe is amazing! My family devoured it in one sitting.
Josiane Schultz
Mar 25, 2025I made this for a brunch party and everyone raved about it. Will definitely make again!
Meggie Tremblay
Mar 22, 2025I added a layer of crispy bacon on top and it was a huge hit!