Country Grits And Sausage - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. uncooked quick grits
4 c. (16 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
4 eggs, beaten
1 c. milk
1/2 tsp. dried whole thyme
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
2 lb. mild pork sausage, cooked, crumbled and drained
tomato roses (optional)
fresh parsley sprigs (optional)

Preparation

Bring water and salt to a boil; stir in grits.
Return to boil and reduce heat.
Cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine grits and cheese in a large mixing bowl; stir until cheese melts. Combine eggs, milk, thyme and garlic powder, mixing well.
Add a small amount of hot grits mixture to egg mixture, stirring well. Stir into remaining grits mixture.
Add crumbled sausage, stirring well.
Pour into a 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from refrigerator.
Let stand 15 minutes.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 to 55 minutes.
Garnish with tomato roses and parsley sprigs.
Yields 8 servings.