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Breakfast

Breakfast Trifle Grits

Breakfast Trifle Grits is a layered dish combining creamy grits with fruits, yogurt, nuts, and sweet toppings. It’s a delightful mix of textures and flavors, perfect for a unique and satisfying morning meal.

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup quick cooking grits
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 breakfast sausage patties
  • cheddar, shredded for topping
  • 1 small tomato, chopped
  • sour cream, if desired
  • chopped chives, optional for garnish

Directions

  1. Grits:
  2. Bring 2 cups of salted water to a boil. Slowly whisk in 1/2 cup quick grits, reduce heat and bring to a boil. Add the sugar and butter and salt and pepper, to taste. Reduce the heat and simmer until cooked.
  3. Hard Boiled Eggs:
  4. Add 4 eggs to a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring up to a rapid boil then turn off heat and let the eggs sit for 15 minutes. Let cool then peel and chop.
  5. Sausage Patty:
  6. Place sausage patties on a preheated greased skillet over medium heat. Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until done. Chop coarsely.
  7. Assemble Mini Breakfast Trifles:
  8. Spoon grits into trifle bowls. Sprinkle in cheese. Add chopped hard boiled eggs. Spoon chopped sausage on top and add the tomatoes on top of the sausage. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and chopped chives.