Cheesy Grits Casserole

• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 lb pork sausage, browned and drained
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided (or more if desired)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup butter, softened

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease 1 13x9-in casserole dish.
3. In a saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil.
4. Slowly stir in grits.
5. Reduce heat, and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Remove grits from the heat; add a small amount of hot grits to the eggs.
7. Return all to the pan.
8. Stir in sausage, 1 cup milk and butter; stir until butter is melted.
9. Pour into prepared baking pan.
10. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
11. Bake, uncovered for 50-55 minutes, or until top begins to brown.

water, salt, grits, eggs, pork sausage, cheddar cheese, milk, butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheesy-grits-casserole-77859 (may not work)