Categories: Breakfast, Grits, Pork
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked regular grits
- 1 chorizo sausage, link (3 oz.)
- 2/3 cup diced red bell pepper
- 3/4 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (more if you want hotter)
- 3 tablespoons butter
Directions
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Prepare the grits according to the package directions; set aside when done and keep warm.
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Take off the casing from the chorizo and throw away.
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In a nonstick skillet, add the chorizo; saute over medium heat for 5 minutes, breaking apart the meat with a fork.
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Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic; continue cooking and stirring for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
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Add the sausage-veggie mixture to the grits; stir to combine.
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Add the remaining ingredients to the grits; stir to combine.
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Pour the grits mixture into a 2-quart casserole.
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Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
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Take out of the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.