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Every corner cafe or coffee shop probably has a stack of beautiful yogurt parfaits layered with fruit and granola, ready for you to grab and go. But what about people like me, who like savory instead of sweet for breakfast? Loaded with sausage, cheese and spinach, this grits parfait is just as gorgeous as its sweet counterparts.

I know that grits aren't quick-cooking and need lots of time and attention to get soft and creamy. Yes, there are instant grits, but to me, they're just not as good as their slow-cooking counterparts. Making grits for breakfast probably isn't appealing to you on a weekday morning, but take some time after dinner, turn on some music, and make these while sipping a glass of wine. You can also make these on the weekend to start your week off right.

While the grits cook, make the filling of sauteed spinach and sausage, and layer everything together in canning jars or your favorite microwave-safe container. In the morning, throw one in your bag before heading off to work. All you have to do is heat it in the microwave for a few minutes before you have a hot, satisfying breakfast to dig into that'll keep you going for hours.

And while these are gorgeous little breakfast parfaits, you can also make them on a lazy weekend morning and just serve them straightaway in your favorite bowl instead.

Savory Grits Breakfast Parfaits

Serves 4

For the grits:

2 1/2 cups water, plus more as needed

2 cups milk

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