I hope that all of you are having a fantastic day today! I think my four-year-old sees how many times he can say “mommy” today. So far, I have spent my day cleaning and baking; believe it or not, I can’t complain. Baking and cooking bring me to my happy place! Today I will be sharing this pork and grits casserole that I fell in love with! Pork, grits and cream cheese? Who can turn that down?
This delicious pork and grits casserole recipe is very easy to make and is the perfect dish to serve on special occasions. Check out this yummy recipe here.
Aromatic Pork and Grits Casserole
This aromatic pork and grits casserole is a special recipe I make during occasions. I love how this dish is filling and satisfying.
Ingredients
1 pound ground pork (minced pork)
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt- 1 cup grits
1 cup cheddar cheese - shredded
4 ounces cream cheese - small cubes
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly coat the 13×9 baking dish with vegetable oil(I don’t use non-stick spray).
- Cook the ground pork in a medium skillet over med-high heat until no longer pink. Drain the grease away and set it aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine grits, salt and water. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for approx 20 to 25 minutes (stirring occasionally)
- Next, add pork (reserve approximately 1/4 cup), pepper, cheddar cheese(reserve approximately 1/4 cup) and cream cheese to the grits.
- Stir the mixture well and pour it into the greased baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining sausage and cheese.
- Bake the pork and grits casserole for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Nutrition
Calories: 658kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 31gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 931mgPotassium: 440mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 756IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 252mgIron: 1mg
How did this recipe turn out for you?We’re eager to hear your thoughts!
