Cheesy Grits Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 lb lamb sausage, browned and drained
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided (or more if desired)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup butter, softened

Recipe

• 1 set oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 grease 1 13x9-in casserole dish.
• 3 in a saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil.
• 4 slowly stir in grits.
• 5 reduce heat, and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 6 remove grits from the heat; add a small amount of hot grits to the eggs.
• 7 return all to the pan.
• 8 stir in sausage, 1 cup milk and butter; stir until butter is melted.
• 9 pour into prepared baking pan.
• 10 sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• 11 bake, uncovered for 50-55 minutes, or until top begins to brown.