Sausage and Cheddar Grits with Fried Eggs

Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Sausage and Cheddar Grits with Fried Eggs
40 min.
4
403kcal

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Start your day off right with a delicious and hearty dish that combines the comforting flavors of sausage, cheddar, and grits! Our Sausage and Cheddar Grits with Fried Eggs is not only a delightful morning meal but also a perfect choice for brunch lovers. With its rich, creamy grits layered with savory sausage and topped with perfectly fried eggs, this recipe is sure to please both your palate and your appetite.

This gluten-free dish is quick and easy to prepare, taking just about 40 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal option for busy mornings or leisurely weekend brunches. Each serving packs in a satisfying 403 calories and provides a balance of protein, healthy fats, and just enough carbohydrates to fuel your day.

Whether you're sitting down for a family breakfast or hosting friends for brunch, this Sausage and Cheddar Grits dish will impress your guests with its vibrant flavors and enticing presentation. The combination of the creamy texture of the grits with the sharpness of cheddar cheese and the savory notes of sausage creates a meal that is both comforting and indulgent. Plus, the fried eggs add a lovely richness that ties everything together.

Gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and prepare to delight in what promises to be a standout breakfast experience!

Ingredients

  • ounces diestel breakfast sausage (7 to 8 links)
  • large eggs 
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • 0.8 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded packed
  • 0.5 cup grits white yellow stone-ground ( or )

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • knife
  • whisk
  • wooden spoon
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. In a medium-size saucepan over high heat, bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil.
  2. Add salt, reduce heat to medium and slowly whisk in grits. Cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until grits are tender and thickened, about 20 minutes.
  3. Using a sharp paring knife, cut off ends of sausage casings. Squeeze out sausage meat and discard casings. Cook sausage in a medium-size frying pan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon (to crumble large pieces) until fully cooked, about 5 minutes.
  4. Remove sausage from pan with a slotted spoon and set aside. Leave accumulated fat in pan.
  5. Remove grits from heat and stir in cheese and cooked sausage.
  6. Return frying pan with fat to medium-high heat. Carefully crack eggs into frying pan one at a time. Cook until whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes. (For firmer yolks, flip eggs and cook for 1 minute longer.) Spoon grits mixture onto individual plates and top each serving with an egg.
  7. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories403kcal
Protein21.69%
Fat61.78%
Carbs16.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.75
Glycemic Load
0.14
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
11.69521738524%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:402.66kcal
20.13%
Fat:27.24g
41.9%
Saturated Fat:10.65g
66.57%
Carbohydrates:16.4g
5.47%
Net Carbohydrates:16.09g
5.85%
Sugar:0.38g
0.42%
Cholesterol:248.01mg
82.67%
Sodium:764.16mg
33.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.51g
43.02%
Selenium:24.66µg
35.23%
Phosphorus:286.82mg
28.68%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.47%
Vitamin B12:1.15µg
19.19%
Calcium:183.41mg
18.34%
Zinc:2.73mg
18.22%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
15.09%
Vitamin B3:2.95mg
14.75%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.83%
Vitamin B5:1.33mg
13.29%
Vitamin D:1.86µg
12.43%
Vitamin A:566.55IU
11.33%
Iron:1.73mg
9.64%
Folate:29.49µg
7.37%
Potassium:252.68mg
7.22%
Magnesium:24.93mg
6.23%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.28%
Copper:0.1mg
4.76%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.01%
Fiber:0.31g
1.25%
Source:My Recipes