Description
A hearty breakfast bowl featuring loaded grits topped with sausage and accompanied by flaky croissants.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 breakfast sausages
- 2 large croissants
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions, diced tomatoes
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil.
- Generously salt the boiling water and whisk in grits.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until grits are thick and tender.
- Stir in milk and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- While grits are cooking, prepare sausages according to package instructions, either by grilling, frying, or baking until cooked through.
- Slice croissants in half and lightly toast if desired.
- Spoon loaded grits into bowls, top with cooked sausages, and serve alongside croissants.
- Add optional toppings like green onions or tomatoes if desired.
Notes
For extra richness, use half-and-half instead of milk. Grits can be made ahead and reheated with a splash of milk to loosen.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 18g