Country Grits and Sausage

Use as a breakfast or brunch casserole.

ingredients

2 cups water
1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
4 cups sharp cheddar cheese
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon dried whole thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 pounds mild bulk pork sausage, browned, drained and crumbled

directions

Bring water to a boil. Stir in grits and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine grits and cheese until cheese melts. Combine eggs, milk, thyme and garlic powder; mix well. Add a small amount of hot grits mixture to egg mixture, stirring well to heat eggs without scrambling. When sufficiently heated, pour egg mixture into remaining hot grits. Add sausage and mix well. Pour into lightly greased 12x8x2 baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until set.

notes

Casserole can be covered and refrigerated overnight. When ready to bake, remove from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Bake as directed.

Source: Aunt Terry