Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Cheese Loaded Grits Recipe.

Ingredients:

1 pound mild or spicy bulk pork sausage
1 small onion, chopped
4 cups water
1/2 TSP salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
3 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
2 TBSPs butter
1/4 TSP hot pepper sauce
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 TSP paprika
Chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe Instructions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain.

In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil.
Slowly stir in grits.
Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, about 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat.

Add green chiles, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, 3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, butter and pepper sauce; stir until cheese is melted.
Stir in eggs, then sausage mixture.

Transfer to a greased 13x9" baking dish.
Top with remaining cheeses; sprinkle with paprika.
Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and set, 50-60 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Sprinkle with cilantro.

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