Gourmet Grits

Total Time: 34 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 4 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 lb italian sausage (i use bob evans)
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked grits
• 0.5 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomato
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, chopped

Recipe

• 1 crumble sausage into medium skillet. cook over medium heat until browned, stirring occasionally. drain off any drippings; set aside. bring water to a rapid boil in large saucepan. while stirring, add grits in steady stream until mixture thickens into smooth paste. reduce heat to low; simmer 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. stir in sausage, spinach, cheese and tomatoes. pour into greased 9×5-inch loaf pan. refrigerate until cool and firm.
• 2 unmold. slice into 1/2-inch-thick slices. heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds or until soft. add grit slices, 4 to 5 at a time, and cook until golden brown on both sides. repeat until all slices are cooked. serve hot. refrigerate leftovers.
• 3 serving suggestion: melt thin slice of mozzarella cheese on top of each browned slice. this also makes a wonderful side dish for chicken, topped with warmed seasoned tomato or spaghetti sauce.