Baked Egg Casserole

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Yield
4 servings
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Baked Egg Casserole is a Southern treat that can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home in under an hour.

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Ingredients

  • 6 ounces hot maple-flavored pork sausage (Southern style), crumbled
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 cup stone-ground grits or course polenta
  • 4 ounces grated Gruyere
  • 4 Eggland's Best eggs, large
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Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through.
  3. Remove the sausage to a paper towel to drain.
  4. Use the rendered sausage fat to grease 4 large individual ramekins, (gratin dishes or individual cast iron pots work too) and arrange them on a rimmed sheet tray.
  5. In a large saucepan, over medium heat, bring the water and half-and-half to a boil and season with salt, to taste. Rapidly whisk in the grits. Continue whisking while returning to a boil, about 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until thick and creamy, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes. Season with pepper and more salt, if needed.
  6. Divide the cooked grits between the prepared baking dishes and top each with cooked sausage and grated cheese. Make a divot with the back of a spoon into the cheese and sausage topped grits.
  7. Crack eggs, one at a time, into a small bowl and top the ramekins with the eggs. Bake until the egg whites are fully set, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition

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Information per Serving
Serving Size 1 Serving
Calories 644
Fat 31g
Cholesterol 235mg
Sodium 534mg
Carbohydrates 60g
Dietary Fiber 7g
Protein 25g