Breakfast Sausage & Grits

I can't believe I'm saying this recipe came from my sister, Ms. "I don't like grits, gross" has been converted and is actually sending me things to try with grits! This is a little different than hers in the way I prepared my grits and I also added some more vegetables but the idea of the recipe is all hers.



Breakfast Sausage & Grits:
Grits:
2C Water
1C Grits
3C Milk
1/4C Cream Cheese (I use 1/3 less fat)
Salt & Pepper

Topping:
12 Breakfast Turkey Sausage Links - Chopped into bite size pieces (I use Shady Brook Brand)
1 Small Onion - Chopped
1 Small Zucchini - Chopped
1tsp Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper

In a sauce pot bring the water to a boil and slowly whisk in the grits. Keep stirring as it thickens and once it gets really thick slowly add in the milk continuing to whisk. Add some salt and pepper and keep the grits at a low simmer stirring occasionally. The grits will thicken, slowly absorbing all the milk. Once they have gotten really thick add the cream cheese and stir, allowing it to melt into the grits, taste test and add more salt/pepper as needed, remove from the heat and cover.

While the grits are doing their thing you can make the sausage mixture. In a large skillet add the olive oil over medium heat and once the pan is hot add the sausage, onions and zucchini with some salt and pepper (be light on the salt as the sausage will help flavor the veggies) Cook until the sausage is completely cooked and the zucchini and onions are tender, approximately 7-8 minutes.

Once the grits and sausage mixture are done cooking you can assemble! Place a generous scoop of grits in a bowl and top with the breakfast sausage, now enjoy!

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WW: 11 Points Plus / serving @ 4 servings
9 Points Plus / serving @ 5 servings