Jim Dandy's Sausage and Cheese Grits Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and drained
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits
• 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1 cup milk
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Directions

1. 1

   1. Heat oven to 350. Grease a 2 quart glass baking dish. In large saucepan, combine water and salt. Bring to a boil. Gradually stir in grits. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. 2

   2.Brown sausage.

3. 3

   3. Remove grits from heat. Add butter and 1 cup of cheese, stir until melted. Add sausage, eggs, and pepper; mix well. Pour mixture into greased baking dish. Sprinkle remainder of cheese on top.

4. 4

   4. Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.