Spicy Sausage and Pepper Skillet with Grits

Ingredients

• 1¼ lb Spicy Italian sausage
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 1 Red bell pepper
• 1 Green bell pepper
• 3 clove Garlic
• 15 oz Crushed tomatoes
• ½ cup Chicken broth
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• ½ tsp Salt
• ¼ tsp Black pepper
• 1 cup Quick-cooking grits
• 4 cup Water
• 2 tbsp Butter
• ½ cup Cheddar cheese (optional)
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (optional)

Steps

1. Remove sausage from casings and brown in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat and set sausage aside.
2. Add olive oil to the same skillet. Sauté chopped onion and bell peppers until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
3. Return sausage to the skillet. Add crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
4. While the skillet simmers, prepare the grits: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a separate saucepan. Slowly whisk in the quick-cooking grits, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until creamy.
5. Stir butter into the cooked grits. If desired, stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
6. Serve the spicy sausage and pepper mixture over the creamy grits. Garnish with fresh parsley, if using.