Grits And Sausage Bake

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 16 ounces breakfast sausage, cooked, drained and crumbled
• 3 cups water
• 3/4 cup quick-cooking grits
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided (8-ounces)
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional)
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees, grease 8-inch-square baking dish.
• 2 bring water to a boil in medium saucepan; slowly stir in grits, cover; reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes.
• 3 add 1 1/2 cups cheese, evaporated milk, garlic powder, and hot sauce; stir until cheese is melted.
• 4 add sausage and eggs; stir well; pour into prepared baking dish.
• 5 bake 1 hour, top with remaining cheese; bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted ans gloden brown.
• 6 let cool 10 minutes before serving, season with ground black pepper.