Cheddar Grits And Sausage Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. bulk sausage (mild to hot)
1 3/4 c. water
1/2 c. quick cooking grits
1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar or American cheese (6 oz.)
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. dry parsley flakes
1/8 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Cook sausage in skillet until no longer pink; drain well. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring water to boiling.
Slowly add grits, stirring constantly.
Cook and stir until boiling again.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until water is absorbed and mixture is thick, stirring occasionally. Add 1 cup of the cheese, stirring until cheese melts.
Remove pan from the heat.