$10.30 | 720 Calories
That is one of Waffle House’s most popular and satisfying bowl combinations, packing a great balance of comfort food flavors.
This bowl is a hearty, layered Southern breakfast, bringing together the creaminess of grits with savory meat, eggs, and cheese.1 It is a complete meal served hot in a bowl.
The standard components are:
- Grits: A large bowl of freshly prepared, hot, creamy Southern-style grits (ground corn).2
- Sausage: Two crumbled Jimmy Dean® Sausage patties, layered or mixed in.3
- Eggs: Two scrambled eggs (though you can sometimes request other styles).4
- American Cheese: Two slices of melted American cheese, which binds the ingredients together.5
The bowl is highly customizable with the famous Waffle House hashbrown toppings (Smothered, Peppered, etc.) for a small extra charge.6
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💰 Estimated Price
- Average Starting Price: $10.30 to $10.80 (Price varies by location).7
🍽️ Nutrition Table (Estimated)
The nutrition data is based on one standard serving of the Sausage, Egg & Cheese Grits Bowl.11
| Nutrient | Approximate Value | % Daily Value (DV)* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 360–720 kcal | — |
| Total Fat | ~26 g | ~33% |
| Saturated Fat | ~9 g | ~45% |
| Trans Fat | ~0.5 g | — |
| Cholesterol | ~225 mg | ~75% |
| Sodium | ~870 mg | ~38% |
| Total Carbohydrate | ~17 g | ~6% |
| Dietary Fiber | ~1 g | ~4% |
| Total Sugars | ~1 g | — |
| Protein | ~15 g | ~30% |
🥕 Ingredients & Components
| Component | Key Ingredients (General) | Notes |
| Grits | Finely ground corn (hominy), water, salt, possibly butter/margarine. | |
| Sausage | Jimmy Dean® Pork Sausage (ground pork, seasoning) | Cooked and crumbled. |
| Eggs | Fresh eggs, usually scrambled. | |
| Cheese | American Cheese (pasteurized prepared cheese product) |
⚠️ Allergens List
The Sausage, Egg & Cheese Grits Bowl generally contains the following major food allergens:
- 🥚 Egg (in the scrambled eggs)13
- 🥛 Milk (in the American cheese and potentially the grits if butter/milk is used)14
- 🥜 Soy (in the American cheese, sausage, and cooking oil/margarine)15
- 🌾 Wheat / Gluten (May be present in sausage additives or if Sausage Gravy or Bert’s Chili are added).16
❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I order the Grits Bowl “All the Way”?
Answer: Yes, you can order the six famous hashbrown toppings—Smothered (onions), Covered (cheese), Chunked (ham), Diced (tomatoes), Peppered (jalapeños), and Capped (mushrooms)—on your Grits Bowl.18 However, since the bowl already contains cheese, the common “All the Way” request would mean adding the other five toppings.
2. Is the Grits Bowl a lower-calorie option than the Hashbrown Bowl?
Answer: Yes, significantly. When comparing the Sausage, Egg & Cheese Grits Bowl to the Sausage, Egg & Cheese Hashbrown Bowl, the Grits Bowl is typically 200 to 400 calories lower because grits are much lower in fat and calories than hashbrowns prepared with cooking oil on the grill.
3. What kind of sausage is used in the bowl?
Answer: Waffle House uses Jimmy Dean® Sausage (crumbled pork sausage patties) in their Grits Bowls, Hashbrown Bowls, and as a side meat option.19
4. Can I skip the cheese in the Grits Bowl?
Answer: Absolutely. Waffle House is known for its customization. You can request to skip the cheese (to save calories/fat/sodium) or substitute the cheese for extra sausage or a vegetable topping, though some substitutions may incur an extra charge.20
5. Can I order the Grits Bowl 24 hours a day?
Answer: Yes. Like most of the Waffle House menu, the Sausage, Egg & Cheese Grits Bowl is a breakfast item that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, whenever the restaurant is open.21