Everything you love about breakfast, stirred into one dish.

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This classic grits breakfast casserole is the most Southern way to start your day.

This grits base is then topped with sausage and bacon for more meatiness and chewy crunchy bits of protein.

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The longer you let it rest, the more uniform it becomes, while still being nice and warm.

Whisk together broth, grits, salt, and pepper in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.

Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high.

Southern Living Classic Grits Casserole ingredients

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Add sausage and cook, stirring often to crumble, until browned, about 8 minutes.

Transfer to a large paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon.

Top with remaining 1 cup Cheddar and 1/2 cup each reserved sausage and bacon.

Southern Living Classic Grits Casserole whisking together the grits, broth, and seasoning

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Bake in preheated oven until grits are set and cheese is bubbling, about 20 minutes.

Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Garnish with scallions, and serve with hot sauce.

Southern Living Classic Grits Breakfast Casserole baking the grits until cooked through

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Southern Living Classic Grits Casserole cooking the sausage

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Southern Living Classic Grits Casserole adding the rest of the ingredients to the grits

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Southern Living Classic Grits Casserole adding the toppings to the casserole

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Southern Living Classic Grits Casserole after baking ready to serve

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