Chorizo Cheese Grits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked regular grits
1 chorizo sausage, link (3 oz.)
2/3 cup diced red bell pepper
3/4 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (more if you want hotter)
3 tablespoons butter

Preparation

Prepare the grits according to the package directions; set aside when done and keep warm.
Take off the casing from the chorizo and throw away.
In a nonstick skillet, add the chorizo; saute over medium heat for 5 minutes, breaking apart the meat with a fork.
Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic; continue cooking and stirring for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Add the sausage-veggie mixture to the grits; stir to combine.
Add the remaining ingredients to the grits; stir to combine.
Pour the grits mixture into a 2-quart casserole.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
Take out of the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.