Sausage Cheese Grits Casserole

Ingredients

• 4 c water
• 12 tsp salt
• 1 c Jim Dandy quick grits
• 1 12 c 6 oz grated sharp Cheddar cheese divided
• 14 c 12 stick butter
• 4 eggs lightly beaten
• 12 c milk
• 1 lb sausage browned and drained

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Grease a 3-quart baking dish Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan
3. Slowly pour in grits
4. Cover reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally
5. Remove from heat Stir in 1 cup cheese and butter until melted
6. Add eggs milk and sausage blend well
7. Pour mixture into prepared dish
8. Sprinkle with remaining cheese
9. Bake 1 hour or until cheese is golden brown Cool for 10 minutes before serving
10. Makes 6 to 8 servings