Instant Pot Cheesy Sausage Grits
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Sausage. All opinions are my own.
Instant Pot Cheesy Sausage Grits - seriously THE BEST grits ever! Even grits haters will LOVE these easy grits. Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Sausage makes this recipe shine! The unique seasoning blend adds AMAZING flavor to the recipe! Original Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Sausage, chicken broth, milk, Ranch seasoning, garlic powder, cheddar cheese. Great for a quick weekday breakfast, lunch, dinner or weekend brunch. Just add biscuits, eggs and fruit! #ad #instantpot #sausage #breakfast #grits
We're firing up the Instant Pot for these Cheesy Sausage Grits. These grits are AH-MAZ-ING! Seriously delicious! If you've never eaten grits, this is the recipe to start with. You will instantly fall in love with them. I promise!!
I have never really been a big grits fan, but throw some sausage and cheese in them and I can't stop eating them! The best part is that they only take a few minutes to make in your trusty Instant Pot.
People often ask me what I use when a recipe calls for sausage. I tell them my choice is always Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Sausage. I love their unique blend of signature seasonings. It really adds great flavor to the recipes.
For this Instant Pot Cheesy Sausage Grits recipe, I used the Original Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Sausage.
These Instant Pot Cheesy Sausage Grits are super easy to make.
Start with the Instant Pot on Sauté mode.
Cook the fresh Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Sausage until it is no longer pink.
Make sure to break up the sausage while it is cooking.
Next, add the grits and the liquid and cover the Instant Pot.
One note about the grits. You need to use Stone Ground Grits.
NOT quick cook or instant. STONE GROUND GRITS.
They should be near the other types of grits at the grocery store.
Just DON'T USE INSTANT OR QUICK COOK GRITS!!!
Got it? Good!
Once the grits are cooked, stir in the cheese and a little milk.
Done!
We absolutely LOVED these Instant Pot Cheesy Sausage Grits.
We have made this recipe several times, and it is always a hit.
The Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Sausage really makes the grits shine!
The sausage is the star of the recipe! It is important to use a fresh, high quality sausage like Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Sausage.
These Instant Pot Cheesy Sausage grits are GREAT for a quick weekday breakfast. lunch, dinner or weekend brunch. Just add some biscuits, eggs and fruit and you are set!
Yield: serves 6
Instant Pot Cheesy Sausage Grits
prep time: 5 MINScook time: 20 MINStotal time: 25 mins
Ingredients:
- 1 package Original Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Sausage
- 1 cup stone ground grits
- 2-1/2 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 cup milk, divided
- 2 Tbsp dry Ranch dressing mix
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Turn Instant Pot on Sauté setting. Cook Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Sausage until no longer pink, breaking up sausage as it cooks.
- Turn Instant Pot off. Add a little of the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the Instant Pot to avoid getting a BURN notice. Stir in stone ground grits, remaining chicken broth, 1/2 cup milk, Ranch seasoning and garlic power.
- Close lid, lock pot, select “Manual” setting and 10 minutes cooking time. Preform a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then release quick release any remaining pressure.
- Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk and cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Check seasoning and add salt and/or pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
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