Country Grits and Sausage Casserole

Customer Rating: 5

Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

2	cups	water

1/2	cup	quick-cooking grits, uncooked

3 1/2	cups	shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese

4		eggs, lightly beaten

1	cup	milk

1/2	teaspoon	dried whole thyme

1/8	teaspoon	garlic powder

1 1/2	lbs.	mild bulk sausage, cooked and crumbled

		Tomato wedges and parsley for garnish

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 sausage. Pour into a 11- by 7- by 1 1/2-inch baking pan sprayed with nonstick spray. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

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

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

Customer Comments

John B Cornwall, On

“I may be a Canadian but I do love Grits and this Recipe Is Excellent, easy to make and Very tasty. Great for breakfast or lunch.”

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