Grits-and-Sausage Casserole

Name: Grits-and-Sausage Casserole
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 473 milliliters red bell pepper strips; 0 teaspoons black pepper; 3 egg whites; 3 Tbsps minced fresh parsley; 0 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 Dash ground red pepper; 355 milliliters 1% low-fat milk; 177 milliliters quick-cooking grits; 0 teaspoons salt; 85 grams 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese; 227 grams turkey breakfast sausage; 355 milliliters water

Need a gluten free main course? Grits-and-Sausage Casserole could be an excellent recipe to try. One serving contains 240 calories, 16g of protein, and 10g of fat. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up parsley, pepper, sharp cheddar cheese, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the egg whites you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert. It is perfect for Autumn. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Cook sausage in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble.

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Sausage

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Frying Pan

Drain and set aside.

Combine milk and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in grits; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 7 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently.

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Grits

Water

Milk

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Sauce Pan

Combine grits mixture, sausage, cheese, parsley, salt, garlic, and peppers in a large bowl; set aside.

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Parsley

Peppers

Sausage

Cheese

Garlic

Grits

Salt

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Bowl

Beat egg whites at high speed of a mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently stir one-fourth of egg whites into grits mixture; gently fold in remaining egg whites. Spoon mixture into a 1 1/2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray.

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Cooking Spray