Sausage and Cheese Grits Casserole

By Susan52

Ingredients

• 2 lbs breakfast sausage
• 2 Cups Water
• 2 Cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 cups quick cooking grits
• 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese shredded
• 6 Tbs butter
• 1 Cup milk
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 6 Eggs beaten

Details

Adapted from southyourmouth.com

Preparation

Step 1

Brown sausage in a large skillet

Bring water and chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan;
stir in salt and grits and then return to a boil. Cover pot reduce heat
to medium, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat, add cheese, milk, butter, garlic, paprika and cayenne
pepper; stirring until cheese melts. Stir in sausage and eggs. Stir mixture into a lightly greased 13x9 baking dish.

Baked uncovered, at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes or until golden
and bubbly and a knife inserted into the middle comes our clean.

Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Make ahead directions:

Prepare casserole mixture as directed above, but do not bake.
Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator; let stand,
covered 30 minutes. Uncover and bake as directed.