Southern Andouille Sausage and Grits
Andouille sausage with grits is an easy to make dish that is perfect for breakfast or dinner. The creamy grits are topped with andouille sausage sautéed with bell peppers and onions. Top it with an egg or two for a quick and easy Southern meal.
Equipment
- Sauté pan
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Spatula
Ingredients
Grits
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup grits
- ½ cup half-and-half
- ½ tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
Andouille sausage
- 1 pound andouille sausage sliced
- ½ cup red bell pepper chopped
- ½ cup yellow bell pepper chopped
- ½ cup onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon green onions chopped
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 eggs optional
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat bring the water and milk to a boil. While stirring add the salt and grits, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.2 cups whole milk, 2 cups water, 1 cup grits, ½ tablespoon salt
- While the grits are cooking in a sauté pan, over medium-high heat, melt the butter and sauté the onions, paprika, pepper, and bell peppers. Cook for 5 minutes until they are softened.2 tablespoons butter, ½ cup red bell pepper, ½ cup yellow bell pepper, ½ cup onion, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Add the sausage and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute and remove from the heat.1 pound andouille sausage, 1 tablespoon garlic
- Once the grits are cooked pour in the half-and-half and butter and stir until the butter is melted and the grits are smooth and creamy.½ cup half-and-half, 2 tablespoons butter
- Place the grits in a bowl and top with the andouille sausage mixture. Add a fried egg if desired and garnish with green onions.1 tablespoon green onions
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 789kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 36gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 307mgSodium: 1944mgPotassium: 872mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1584IUVitamin C: 61mgCalcium: 235mgIron: 3mg
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