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Melissa's Giddy-Up Grits Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
3/4 teaspoon pepper
About 1 teaspoon hot sauce--to taste
1 cup quick-cooking grits
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 large eggs
2 cups (1/2 lb.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 can (7 oz.) diced green chilies
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Directions:
Directions:
1.Crumble sausage into a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over high heat. Stir often until browned and crumbly, about 6 minutes. Drain off and discard fat. To sausage, add garlic, pepper, and hot sauce to taste. Set aside.
2.In a 2- to 3-quart pan, blend grits with 4 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring. Add butter. Cover pan; reduce heat to low. Stir often until grits are tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
3.In a large bowl, beat eggs to blend. Stirring, add cheese, chilies, sausage mixture, and grits. Pour mixture into a buttered shallow 9- by 13-inch baking dish or 2 1/2- to 3-quart casserole.
4.Bake, uncovered, in a 350° oven until lightly browned, 40 to 45 minutes. Let stand about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with red bell pepper and cilantro. Cut into pieces and serve with a wide spatula.
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
OMG...This dish is to die for!!! What could be better than eggs, sausage, grits and cheese all mixed together then baked.

 

 

 

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