Beef / Pork

Sauteed Sausage and Greens with Grits is for Dinner.

Sauteed Sausage and Greens with Grits takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Sauteed Sausage and Greens with Grits takes 30 minutes to cook.

Sauteed Sausage and Greens with Grits makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Sauteed Sausage and Greens with Grits are:

1 bunch collard greens, thick stems removed and leaves chopped into 1-inch pieces
3/4 c. milk (I used 2%)
3/4 c. quick cooking grits
1 c. shredded colby jack cheese
1 tbsp. butter or spread (I used Country Crock light)
8 oz. Hillshire Farm light smoked sausage, sliced
1 c. thinly sliced onion
1 red, orange, or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
Salt & cracked pepper

Here is how you make Sauteed Sausage and Greens with Grits:

Bring a large sauce pan of water to a boil and add 1-2 tsp. of salt. Add the collard greens and cook until tender, 6-8 minutes. Gently place in a colander and allow to drain.Wipe out the pan. Add the milk, water, and a dash of salt; bring to a boil. Whisk in the grits and simmer on low, whisking frequently, until soft and creamy (5-6 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in cheese and butter.Meanwhile, spray a large skillet with nonstick spray and cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Season with pepper. Remove sausage from skillet with a slotted spoon, and set aside on a plate or on the greens.Add the onions and pepper to the skillet, season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring gently until the veggies soften, about 3-4 minutes. Add the greens and sausage back to the skillet and toss until heated through. Spoon grits into a bowl, and serve the sausage and peppers on top. Makes 4 servings.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SCHWINNER!.

The nutritional information for Sauteed Sausage and Greens with Grits is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 389.4

• Total Fat: 18.8 g
• Cholesterol: 68.7 mg
• Sodium: 732.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 33.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
• Protein: 21.9 g