Like a lot of people, I never get up in the morning in time to actually cook something for breakfast. I enjoy my sleeping time too much to give it up. Cooking the night before and popping food in the microwave come breakfast time just seems so much easier to me. And being a southern girl, grits is one of the best foods for the job. It’s simple to cook, goes with everything, and with a sprinkle of water reheats like it’s never been chilled. This recipe makes 6 servings and costs about $2.00 in ingredients to make including mushrooms, $1.70 without them.
Ingredients
1 cup instant grits
4 cups water
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 pack frozen breakfast sausage
1/4 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
1/4 cup cheese
Combine grits, water, and salt in a 2 quart dish. Microwave on high for 8-12 minutes, stirring every few minutes until a majority of the water has evaporated. Stir in your chopped onions and microwave for another 2-4 minutes. Add the sausage- either whole or sliced- and mushrooms. Stirring them in is not necessary. Microwave for another 2 minutes or until the sausage is completely warmed through. Sprinkle cheese on top.
The Starving Student 