Savory Sausage Cheese Grits

Savory Sausage Cheese Grits

Ingredients

• No-stick cooking spray
• 4 Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage Links (original variety)
• 2 cups milk
• 3/4 cup condensed cheddar cheese soup
• 4 packets (1 ounce each) instant grits
• 1/2 cup frozen chopped onions
• 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar-Jack cheese
• Salt and ground black pepper
• 4 tablespoons butter, cut into tiny pieces

Preparation 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray four 4-inch ramekins with cooking spray; set aside.
2. In medium skillet, over medium heat, cook breakfast sausage, cutting into small pieces. Remove from heat and drain fat; set aside.
3. In large bowl, whisk together milk and soup. Add grits and whisk until smooth. Stir in onions, bacon, cheese and sausage. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into prepared ramekins and top each with 1 tablespoon of butter pieces. Place ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 17 minutes or until heated through.

Preparation Time
15 minutes

Bake Time
15 minutes