Country Breakfast Casserole

By Patlynn

casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground mild pork sausage
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
• 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Brown sausage in a large skillet, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink; drain.

2. Bring water and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in grits. Return to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; add 1 cup cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in sausage, eggs, and remaining 3 ingredients.

3. Pour mixture into a greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until set. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.