A good old-fashioned Southern breakfast of grits, eggs, and sausage that's quick and easy to make.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: The Hungry Pinner
Ingredients
1cupyellow grits
4cupswater
1teaspoonsalt
4breakfast sausage patties
1-2tablespoonsbutter
salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
For the grits:
Boil water in a small saucepan. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1 cups grits. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter and salt and pepper to taste (optional).
For the sausage:
Cook according to package directions, remove from skillet and set aside. Cut sausage into small pieces and cover with foil to keep warm.
For the eggs:
In the same skillet used for the sausage, add up to 1 tablespoon of butter if there isn't enough leftover grease. Crack the eggs into a small bowl (do not beat) and pour them into the heated skillet. Use a wooden spoon to scramble the eggs until they are cooked to your liking. Set aside in a bowl covered with foil to keep warm.
To serve:
Spoon grits into a bowl then top with eggs and crumbled sausage. Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe can be modified to include or remove the eggs and sausage. Try it with bacon, sautéed vegetables (onions, mushrooms or cherry tomatoes), or hash browns.