Chorizo Cheese Grits

• 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

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

regular grits, chorizo sausage, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, ground cumin, tabasco sauce, butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chorizo-cheese-grits-57015 (may not work)