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Easy Breakfast Recipe: Cheesy Grits Bowls with Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, and Spinach

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Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup stone-ground grits
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage crumbled and cooked
  • 8 large eggs scrambled
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped green onions for garnish optional

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Stir in the stone-ground grits and salt.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the grits are creamy and tender.
  • Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
  • In a separate skillet, crumble and cook the breakfast sausage until browned. Remove excess grease if necessary.
  • Scramble the eggs in a separate pan until just set. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add chopped fresh spinach to the skillet with the scrambled eggs, stirring until the spinach is wilted.
  • Divide the cheesy grits among serving bowls.
  • Top the grits with the cooked sausage and the scrambled egg and spinach mixture.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
  • Serve the Cheesy Grits Breakfast Bowls hot, relishing the creamy texture of the grits paired with savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and vibrant spinach. Enjoy this hearty and flavorful breakfast bowl!