Recipe: Country Grits and Sausage Casserole

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From: Kelly~WA

Country Grits and Sausage Casserole
Serves: 6

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 pounds mild bulk sausage, cooked crumbled and drained
tomatoes and parsley

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 of the hot grits mixture into egg mixture, add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Stir in sausage. Pour into a 11x7x1 1/2-inch baking pan sprayed with Pam non-stick spray. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until set. Garnish with tomato wedges and fresh parsley.