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April 8, 2019

Loaded Grits Breakfast Casserole

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Bring a taste of the South to your table with this Loaded Grits Breakfast Casserole.

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I love cheesy grits. As a side dish and as a main dish for breakfast or brunch. They’re terrific for entertaining. This Loaded Grits Breakfast Casserole includes bacon, turkey sausage links, onions and peppers plus lots of cheese. Make it the night before and bake it the morning of a brunch at your house – for Easter, Mother’s Day or just a regular Saturday or Sunday. It’s simple, delicious, filling and since the base is corn grits, it’s gluten-free (for those of you that need to be).

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What are Grits?

Grits are simply crushed or ground corn. I personally prefer Bob’s Red Mill Grits – they are courser and have a great flavor and texture. There are some instant grits varieties that are processed in the same place as products containing gluten, so be sure to read the label. If you are familiar with polenta, it’s basically the same thing as grits but made from flint corn. They are served similarly. But you’ll find grits in the South and polenta in Italy.

grits before mixing

Tips for entertaining at Breakfast and Brunch:

I love fixing a breakfast or brunch for a crowd. Probably more than dinner. I set out a variety of homemade and store-bought goodies that people can nibble on in addition to one “main dish” type of thing. That can be a casserole like this one or a sweet, make-ahead french toast. I like serving a salad with greens and fruit and grilled asparagus as well. Here’s a great article on how to set up a simple mimosa bar too.

forkful of loaded grits breakfast casserole

More tips for Loaded Grits Breakfast Casserole:

  • Cook the meats, onions and peppers first so they have a chance to cool a bit before folding then into the grits.
  • You can use your favorite cheese for this recipe – Cheddar, Provolone, Muenster and Monterey Jack are all good choices.
  • Pick a pretty baking dish so that you can set it out on the table to serve.
  • Place the dish on a heated trivet to keep it warm.

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Loaded Grits Breakfast Casserole

Bring a taste of the South to your table with this Loaded Grits Breakfast Casserole.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes minutes
Total Time 1 hour hour
Servings 8
Calories 629kcal
Author Jill McOwen

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 1/2 sweet onion chopped
  • 1/2 red pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 yellow pepper seeded and chopped
  • 12 links turkey sausage I use frozen
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup course ground grits I use Bob's Red Mill
  • 1 15 oz can creamed corn
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 8 oz shredded cheese, divided Cheddar, Monterey Jack or your other favorite

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 13 casserole dish and set aside.
  • In a large, non stick skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until about halfway done.
  • Add the onion and peppers and cook, stirring occasionally until the bacon is almost crisp and the vegetables are softened.
  • Microwave the sausage links and chop into small pieces. Add them to the skillet and cook until sausage is starting to brown and the bacon is cooked through. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  • In a saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil. Whisk in the grits. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook the grits, whisking occasionally for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk into the grits the butter, sour cream, creamed corn, beaten eggs and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. 
  • Fold in the cooked bacon, sausage, onion and pepper mixture.
  • Spread the loaded grits into the prepared casserole dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 35 - 40 minutes, or until the casserole is puffed and the top is browning.

Nutrition

Calories: 629kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 260mg | Sodium: 1672mg | Potassium: 603mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1073IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 3mg

More recipes with Grits:

  • Apple Butter Pork and Grits
  • Pepper Jack Cheese Grits
  • Italian-style Shrimp and Grits
  • Al Pastor Grilled Pork Tenderloin
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  1. Sharon says

    April 8, 2019 at 7:35 pm

    5 stars
    We love grits made but this girts casserole will give a whole new way to enjoy them. This casserole looks so yummy!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      April 8, 2019 at 10:42 pm

      Thank you Sharon!

      Reply
  2. Sophia says

    April 8, 2019 at 8:07 pm

    5 stars
    Cheese, bacon, sausage and grits! You can’t go wrong with this casserole. So delicious!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      April 8, 2019 at 10:42 pm

      That’s for sure!

      Reply
  3. Monica says

    April 8, 2019 at 8:08 pm

    5 stars
    Such amazing flavors here! Definitely a fun option for feeding a breakfast crowd – and easy to make!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      April 8, 2019 at 10:42 pm

      It’s so simple to make. Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Roxana says

    April 8, 2019 at 10:22 pm

    5 stars
    I lived in the south for long and have seen the plain grits. Yours looks really so loaded. I would definitely like to try a veggie version.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      April 8, 2019 at 10:41 pm

      This would be great with veggies too!!

      Reply
  5. Beth says

    April 9, 2019 at 12:18 am

    5 stars
    This dish is the reason I love brunch food! So savory and so filling!

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    • foodtasticmom says

      April 9, 2019 at 10:42 am

      Thank you Beth!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 16, 2020 at 9:14 am

        Can this be made the day before and then baked the next morning

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        • foodtasticmom says

          December 28, 2020 at 8:56 am

          Yes.

          Reply
  6. Jodi says

    December 19, 2020 at 10:23 pm

    Can this be made the day before?

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    • foodtasticmom says

      December 28, 2020 at 8:55 am

      I’m sorry for the late response. I think it could be made ahead.

      Reply
  7. Sydney says

    March 16, 2021 at 9:56 pm

    5 stars
    A perfect Sunday breakfast before the weather warms up! Very tasty 🙂

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      March 18, 2021 at 10:23 am

      So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  8. Aunt J says

    June 21, 2024 at 6:41 pm

    5 stars
    May I ask, have you tried it using a slow cooker?

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    • foodtasticmom says

      June 24, 2024 at 5:33 pm

      No, I haven’t tried this in a slow cooker. As the recipe is written, it is meant for baking in the oven.

      Reply

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