Sausage Cheese Grits Recipe

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Sausage Cheese Grits
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  1. In a large heavy saucepan bring the water to a boil, stir in the grits slowly, and simmer them, covered. stirring occasionally, for 7 minutes.
  2. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the Monterey Jack cheese, the butter, the jalapenos, the green onions, and salt and pepper to taste, stirring until the cheese is melted, and spread the mixture in a buttered 13x9-inch baking dish.
  3. In a heavy skillet brown the sausage over moderate heat, stirring and breaking up the lumps, transfer it with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, and pour off the fat.
  4. Add the oil to the skillet and in it cook the onion and the bell pepper over moderately low heat, stirring, until the vegetables are softened.
  5. In a bowl whisk together the eggs, worcestershire sauce and salt to taste, stir in the sausage and vegetables, and spread the mixture over the grits.
  6. Sprinkle the sausage mixture with the remaining 1 1/4 cups Monterey jack cheese and bake the grits in the middle of a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the eggd are firm.
  7. Cut into squares and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 330.36 Kcal (1383 kJ)
Calories from fat 213.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.69g 36%
Cholesterol 139.35mg 46%
Sodium 526.14mg 22%
Potassium 240.53mg 5%
Total Carbs 9.14g 3%
Sugars 1.8g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.02g 4%
Protein 19.6g 39%
Vitamin C 20.4mg 34%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 22%
Iron 6.6mg 37%
Calcium 300mg 30%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 106.46 Kcal (446 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.63g 36%
Cholesterol 44.91mg 46%
Sodium 169.55mg 22%
Potassium 77.51mg 5%
Total Carbs 2.95g 3%
Sugars 0.58g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.33g 4%
Protein 6.32g 39%
Vitamin C 6.6mg 34%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 22%
Iron 2.1mg 37%
Calcium 96.7mg 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.4
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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