Country Grits and Sausage Casserole

Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients:

  1. 2 cups water
  2. 1/2 cup quick-cooking grits, uncooked
  3. 3 1/2 cups (7 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  4. 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  5. 1 cup milk
  6. 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  7. 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  8. 1 1/2 pounds mild bulk sausage, cooked and crumbled
  9. Fresh Italian parsley
  10. Garnish with:
Directions:

Bring water to a boil; stir in grits. Return to boil; reduce heat to low, cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cheese, stirring until melted.

Combine eggs, milk, thyme and garlic powder; stir well. Gradually stir about 1/4 hot grits mixture into egg mixture, add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Stir in cooked sausage. Pour into an 11 x 7 x 1 1/2- inch baking pan sprayed with nonstick spray. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes or until set. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Source: Colonial Garden Bed and Breakfast, Williamsburg, Va.


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