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Cajun Shrimp and Grits

May 12, 2017

Cajun Shrimp and Grits is perfect for brunch or a date night in. Spicy shrimp on top of cheesy grits with a little bacon thrown in – and it’s all ready in less than 30 minutes! 

Cajun Shrimp and Grits - spicy shrimp with cheesy grits! Super simple recipe that feels very decadent. Perfect for brunch or a date night in!

Can you believe it’s already Mother’s Day weekend?!

My kids are with their dad this weekend and I love them dearly but a weekend alone is exactly what I want for Mother’s Day.

It’s no secret that this year has been tough. It’s been me and the boys for most of it. Just us. In Texas. Far from our family.

But we’ve made the best of it and spent a lot of time adventuring around. We’ve had beignets in New Orleans and then went back again to catch beads at Mardi Gras. We went home and spent some time at my favorite beach and then spent 4th of July at my parents’ house. We’ve hiked all of Central Texas, we jumped in Lake Charles when it was way to cold to be jumping in Lake Charles, we’ve had tacos in every city we’ve traveled through, and they even had their first Uber ride when the Jeep died on us once last summer.

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Loaded Grits Casserole

Feb 29, 2016

Loaded Grits Casserole - full of turkey sausage, sharp cheddar, green chiles and topped with avocado, tomatoes, green onions, and more!

Are you a sweet or savory breakfast person?

I’m definitely savory. I mean, I love pancakes and cinnamon rolls as much as the next person but I’d rather have those at 3 pm. Not first thing in the morning.

For breakfast, I am all about the eggs, the turkey sausage, the cheesy grits!

And this Loaded Grits Casserole has all of that and more!

Loaded Grits Casserole - full of turkey sausage, sharp cheddar, green chiles and topped with avocado, tomatoes, green onions, and more!

So the casserole has the breakfast sausage. quick cooking grits, green chiles, sharp cheddar, and then you go nuts with toppings. Avocado, green onions, tomatoes, pickled jalapenos, more cheese! Pile it all on top!

Loaded Grits Casserole - full of turkey sausage, sharp cheddar, green chiles and topped with avocado, tomatoes, green onions, and more!

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Loaded Grits Casserole - full of turkey sausage, sharp cheddar, green chiles and topped with avocado, tomatoes, green onions, and more!

 

Loaded Grits Casserole

Loaded Grits Casserole

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Jennie-O Lean Mild Turkey Breakfast Sausage
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup quick cooking grits
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 4-ounce can chopped green chiles
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 eggs
  • avocado, tomatoes, green onions, pickled jalapenos, extra cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9x13-inch pan with oil.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add Jennie-O Turkey Breakfast Sausage and cook, breaking apart, until almost no pink remains. Add diced onion and continue cooking until sausage is cooked through and onions and soft. Drain if necessary.
  3. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Stir in grits and salt. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes or until thickened.
  4. To the grits, add green chiles, 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, butter, and sausage mixture; stir until cheese is melted. Quickly whisk in eggs.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and use a rubber spatula to even it out. (At this point, you can refrigerate over night if you want.)
  6. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  7. Bake for about 60 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the middle is set.
  8. Serve with desired toppings.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 369Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 172mgSodium: 786mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 19g

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