Country Grits And Sausage - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. water
1/2 c. uncooked quick cooking grits
4 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
4 eggs, beaten
1 c. milk
1/2 tsp. dried whole thyme
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
2 lb. mild bulk pork sausage, cooked, crumbled and drained

Preparation

Bring water to a boil; stir in grits.
Return to a boil; reduce heat and cook 4 minutes and continue to stir.
Combine grits and cheese.
Stir until cheese melts.
Combine eggs, milk, thyme and garlic powder in small bowl; mix well.
Add a small amount of hot grits mixture to egg mixture.
Stir well.
Stir egg mixture into remaining hot grits.
Add sausage and stir well. Pour into a greased 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes or until set.
Yield:
8 servings.