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Smoked Sausage Grits
BreakfastSide Dishes
Smoked Sausage Grits
Total Time25 mins
Skill LevelIntermediate
Servings4
Total Time25 mins
Skill LevelIntermediate
Servings4

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Cheddar Smoked Sausage Links
Key IngredientCheddar Smoked Sausage Links
AboutThese are no ordinary grits. This smoky, cheesy recipe elevates the grit to an art form.
Let's CookFollow the directions below, fire up the kitchen, and get cooking! For the love of meat.
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Ingredients
Key IngredientProduct ImageCheddar Smoked Sausage Links
 
1 pkg(s) Eckrich Cheddar Smoked Sausage Links, quarter cut lengthwise and diced
 
1 small handful green onion, thinly sliced
 
2 cup(s) milk
 
4 oz. cream cheese, cubed
 
1 sharp cheddar, shredded
 
1/2 cup(s) quick grits
 
1 Tsp. garlic powder
 
1/2 cup(s) jarred roasted red peppers, diced
 
1 whole sourdough baguette, thinly sliced
 
olive oil
Cheddar Smoked Sausage Links
Key IngredientCheddar Smoked Sausage Links
Directions
1PREHEAT: Oven to 400°.
2BRUSH: Baguette slices lightly with oil, place on baking pan.
3BAKE: Baguette until lightly brown (10-12 minutes).
4IN MEDIUM POT, COOK: Smoked Sausage pieces until heated through (5-7 minutes).
5IN SAME POT, ADD: Milk until just boiling.
6WHISK IN AND STIR FREQUENTLY: grits until thick (5-7 minutes).
7IN SAME POT, STIR: Cheeses, garlic powder, peppers and green onion. Heat until cheese has melted.
8SERVE: Warm with the crispy bread slices and you’ll have yourself a true Southern delicacy.
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