RiverSong Giddy-Up Grits

Gluten Free
Health score
7%
RiverSong Giddy-Up Grits
45 min.
8
409kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your breakfast game? Introducing RiverSong Giddy-Up Grits, a delightful gluten-free dish that will have your taste buds dancing with joy! Perfect for any morning meal, brunch, or leisurely breakfast, this scrumptious recipe brings together hearty flavors and comforting textures that will keep you energized throughout the day.

Imagine the sizzling aroma of bulk pork sausage combining with pressed garlic and zesty green chilies, creating an irresistible foundation for this dish. As the quick-cooking grits cook to perfection, they become a creamy canvas that harmonizes beautifully with the savory sausage mixture. Each bite is further enhanced by warm, melted sharp cheddar cheese, making this dish a cheesy delight.

What sets RiverSong Giddy-Up Grits apart is not just its rich flavor, but also its wholesome ingredients like fresh cilantro and vibrant red bell peppers, which add a refreshing touch and a pop of color. This recipe balances hearty satisfaction with a hint of brightness, ensuring it appeals to everyone at the breakfast table.

With a total of 409 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while fueling your morning adventures. Best of all, this dish is quick to prepare, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish, which means you can spend more time enjoying your meal with family and friends. So grab your apron and get ready to whip up a plateful of warmth and joy with RiverSong Giddy-Up Grits!

Ingredients

  • pound sausage meat 
  • tablespoons butter 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh
  • clove garlic minced pressed
  • oz pepper flakes diced green canned
  • teaspoon hot sauce 
  • 0.8 teaspoon pepper 
  • cup quick-cooking grits 
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper diced red
  • 0.5 lb sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Crumble sausage into a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over high heat. Stir often until browned and crumbly, about 6 minutes.
  2. Drain off and discard fat. To sausage, add garlic, pepper, and hot sauce to taste. Set aside.
  3. In a 2- to 3-quart pan, blend grits with 4 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring.
  4. Add butter. Cover pan; reduce heat to low. Stir often until grits are tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, beat eggs to blend. Stirring, add cheese, chilies, sausage mixture, and grits.
  6. Pour mixture into a buttered shallow 9- by 13-inch baking dish or 2 1/2- to 3-quart casserole.
  7. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 oven until lightly browned, 40 to 45 minutes.
  8. Let stand about 5 minutes.
  9. Sprinkle with red bell pepper and cilantro.
  10. Cut into pieces and serve with a wide spatula.

Nutrition Facts

Calories409kcal
Protein18.43%
Fat63.61%
Carbs17.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.25
Glycemic Load
1.18
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
15.257825934369%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.38mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:408.85kcal
20.44%
Fat:29.09g
44.75%
Saturated Fat:11.47g
71.71%
Carbohydrates:18.48g
6.16%
Net Carbohydrates:16.95g
6.16%
Sugar:2.05g
2.28%
Cholesterol:115.67mg
38.56%
Sodium:613.36mg
26.67%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.96g
37.92%
Vitamin C:48.64mg
58.96%
Phosphorus:276.98mg
27.7%
Calcium:220.44mg
22.04%
Vitamin A:1093.86IU
21.88%
Vitamin B6:0.42mg
21.21%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.3%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
20.08%
Vitamin B3:3.99mg
19.97%
Zinc:2.7mg
18%
Selenium:12.06µg
17.23%
Vitamin B12:0.9µg
14.95%
Folate:51.4µg
12.85%
Iron:1.88mg
10.44%
Potassium:315.89mg
9.03%
Magnesium:33.7mg
8.42%
Vitamin B5:0.84mg
8.38%
Vitamin D:1.16µg
7.71%
Manganese:0.14mg
7%
Vitamin K:7.27µg
6.92%
Fiber:1.53g
6.12%
Vitamin E:0.9mg
5.99%
Copper:0.12mg
5.75%
Source:My Recipes