SAUSAGE AND EGGS OVER CHEDDAR-PARMESAN GRITS

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These creamy grits topped with Italian sausage, peppers, onions and a fried egg are total comfort food and perfect for brunch or dinner. They are easy to put together and will satisfy a hungry crew. -Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
6 cups water
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking grits
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
6 large eggs
Hot pepper sauce, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook sausage, onion, yellow pepper and red pepper over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 6-8 minutes, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in cheeses, cream, salt and pepper; keep warm., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Break eggs, 1 at a time, into pan; reduce heat to low. Cook until whites are set and yolks begin to thicken, turning once if desired. Divide grits among 6 serving bowls; top with sausage mixture and eggs. If desired, serve with pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 calories, Fat 32g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 253mg cholesterol, Sodium 972mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

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