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Smoked Sausages And Cheese Grits With A Fire Roasted Tomato Sauce
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Smoked Sausages and Cheese Grits

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword smoked-sausage-cheese-grits-with-fire-roasted-tomato-sauce
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 660kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs smoked turkey sausage, chicken sausage or kielbasa sliced on bias
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth plus additional as needed
  • 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
  • 1 tsp table salt
  • 1 1/4 cup quick cooking grits [Not instant]
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half & half
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 cups shredded colby-jack cheese
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 14.5 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh flat leaf parsley or cilantro

Instructions

  • Grill smoked sausages on a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high for 5 minutes each side and heated through. Remove to a platter and keep warm.
  • To prepare the grits: In a heavy bottomed saucepan, bring the chicken broth, evaporated milk and table salt to a boil.
  • Add the grits in a steady stream, whisking constantly, until fully combined. Adjust the temperature to low and allow grits to slowly bubble and thicken. Cook covered for 15-20 minutes until smooth and creamy. Stir periodically to prevent sticking. Add extra broth when needed to thin.
  • After grits have reached desired consistency stir in the half & half, butter and shredded colby-jack cheese. Stir until the cheese melts. Remove from heat, keep warm.
  • While grits cook, In a medium size saucepan saute the diced onion in a couple of drizzles of olive oil. Saute for 3-5 minutes until onion is soft, translucent and beginning to brown. Add the minced garlic. Saute for one minute longer.
  • Add fire roasted tomatoes, seasoned salt, pepper flakes, oregano, basil and sugar. Cover simmering over low heat for 10 minutes until tomatoes break down. Mix in parsley. Keep warm until serving. (Easily doubles)
  • To plate: Slice the grilled sausages on bias. Spread the grits onto a plate, top with sausage slices and drizzle the fire roasted tomato sauce. Garnish with additional parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 660kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 2942mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1225IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 344mg | Iron: 3mg