Recipe: Savory Baked Grits (with sausage and Cheddar)

SAVORY BAKED GRITS

1 (12 oz.) package sausage, cooked, drained, crumbled
7 eggs, beaten
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided use
2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups Quaker Quick Grits, cooked
1/2 cup red or green bell pepper, diced
1 small garlic clove, minced

Spread sausage on bottom of lightly greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan.

Combine eggs, 2 cups cheese, margarine and cayenne pepper. Gradually add egg mixture to cooked grits; pour over sausage. Top with bell pepper and 1 cup of cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Makes 6 servings
Source: Quaker