North Carolina Sausage And Grits Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 cups water
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/2 cup quick-cooking grits
    4 cups grated cheddar cheese
    4 eggs, beaten
    1 cup milk
    1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
    1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    2 lbs sausage, cooked, drained and crumbled (we use hot Jimmy Dean hot variety)
Preparation
    Bring water and salt to boil. Stir in grits. Return to boil, reduce heat, then cook for 4 minutes.
    In large bowl combine grits and cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
    Stir in cold milk, thyme, and garlic powder. Mix well.
    Stir in eggs, mixing well.
    Stir in sausage.
    Pour in 13 X 9 inch pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
    Remove from refrigerator and let stand 15 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes.

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