HOW TO COOK GRITS IN A CROCK POT RECIPES

Steps:

• Add beans (with seasoning packet) and water to a large crock pot then cook for 4-6 hours on high or until beans are tender.
• Meanwhile, cook onions with ground beef until beef is cooked through, seasoning with salt and pepper then set aside.
• Cut bacon into small strips then cook until crispy and browned. Remove bacon from pan drippings then set aside.
• Cut smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces then set aside.
• Once beans are tender, ladle out any excess liquid; set aside to use later if needed. Add salt and pepper to taste, barbeque sauce and remaining ingredients, including the ground beef, bacon and smoked sausage. Gently stir to combine.
• Add reserved liquid from cooking the beans, 1/2 cup at a time, if needed to ensure the contents of the crock pot have a nice, thick sauce. You don’t want things to be runny but you do want to make sure there’s enough sauce to coat everything nicely (such as with baked beans).
• Continue cooking 1-2 hours on high or until sausage is heated through and everything is hot and bubbly.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.
• Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan, and stir in grits. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 5 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed. Mix in 1/2 the butter and 2 cups cheese until melted.
• In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until evenly browned. Drain, and mix into the grits. Beat together the eggs and milk in a bowl, and pour into the skillet. Lightly scramble, then mix into the grits.
• Pour the grits mixture into the prepared baking dish. Dot with remaining butter, and top with remaining cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.