A rustic presentation of smoked Gouda grits and egg bake, elegantly arranged on a wooden table. The dish is baked to golden perfection in a cast-iron skillet, featuring creamy grits infused with smoky Gouda cheese, topped with perfectly baked eggs with slightly runny yolks. Fresh chives and cracked black pepper garnish the dish. A serving spoon rests inside, showcasing the rich texture. Scattered around are grated Gouda, toasted bread slices, and a small dish of butter. Soft natural lighting enhances the warm and inviting feel, with gentle shadows and a hint of rustic kitchen elements in the background.

Smoked Gouda Grits and Egg Bake

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Ingrediënten

  • 4 cups milk
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup uncooked stone-ground grits
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 6 oz smoked Gouda cheese shredded (1½ cups)
  • 1 lb bulk sage pork sausage
  • 10 eggs
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 6 oz white Cheddar cheese shredded (1½ cups)
  • Additional chopped fresh parsley if desired

Instructies

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat milk and salt just to boiling over medium-high heat.
  • Gradually stir in grits.
  • Reduce heat; cook uncovered 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
  • Add butter and Gouda cheese; stir until melted.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Lightly spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray.
  • Pour grits mixture into casserole.
  • Cool 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • In large bowl, slightly beat eggs with whisk; stir in whipping cream, 2 tablespoons parsley, 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese and the cooked sausage.
  • Pour over grits mixture.
  • Top with remaining ½ cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned.
  • Sprinkle with additional parsley.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Festive Touch

You can bake this casserole in 8 (12-oz) individual casserole dishes. Make as directed except: in Step 2, divide grits mixture evenly among casserole dishes. Cool 10 minutes. In Step 4, divide egg mixture evenly over grits in casseroles. Bake 15 to 20 minutes.
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Recipe Category Brunch / Cheese / Eggs
Holliday: Christmas
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