Healthy Recipes Mealtimes Breakfast & Brunch Cheddar Grits with Sausage Be the first to rate & review! What's even better than Cheddar grits for breakfast? Topping them with a little sausage and some quick-sautéed mushrooms. By Adam Dolge Adam Dolge Adam Dolge is an award-winning journalist, freelance writer and recipe developer. He is the author and food photographer for the blog The Real Recipes, where he shares recipes inspired by his experience working for food magazines and professional test kitchens. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 18, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Ted Cavanaugh Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 2 Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Soy-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 3 cups water, divided ½ cup quick grits ⅛ teaspoon salt ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon butter 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 ounces breakfast sausage 1 cup sliced mushrooms Microgreens and hot sauce for serving Directions Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in grits and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese and butter. Cover to keep warm. Bring the remaining 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add eggs and cook for 7 minutes. Remove from heat and run eggs under cold water; set aside. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and mushrooms and cook, stirring and breaking up the sausage with the back of a spoon, until browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Peel the eggs and cut them in half. Serve the grits topped with the sausage and mushroom mixture and eggs. Garnish with microgreens and hot sauce, if desired. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September 2021 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 460 Calories 28g Fat 33g Carbs 18g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Serving Size 3/4 cup grits, 1 egg, 1/4 cup sausage & mushrooms Calories 460 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 33g 12% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 1g Protein 18g 36% Total Fat 28g 36% Saturated Fat 10g 50% Cholesterol 236mg 79% Vitamin A 635IU 13% Sodium 466mg 20% Potassium 317mg 7% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved