Easy Breakfast Bake

1/2 pound pork sausage
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups water
3/4 cup quick grits
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup milk
1/2 cup Cheddar cheese -- grated
4 eggs

Preheat oven to 325°. Brown and crumble sausage. Drain off excess fat and set aside. Bring salted water to a boil and stir in grits. Cover and reduce heat to low. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Melt butter or margarine and stir in flour, black pepper and milk. Cook, stirring to thicken. Add cheese, stirring until blended. Add sausage and 1/2 cheese sauce to cooked grits. Pour into lightly greased casserole. Make 4 indentions into grits mixture with the back of a large spoon. Break one egg into each indention. Bake at 325° for 13 to 18 minutes, depending on desired doneness of eggs. Serve with remaining heated sauce. Serves 4.