Country Grits And Sausage Casserole

• 2 c. water
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. uncooked grits
• 4 c. shredded cheese
• extra sharp Cheddar
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 c. milk
• 1/2 tsp. dried whole thyme
• 1/8 tsp. garlic salt
• 2 lb. sausage, cooked, crumbled and drained

1. Bring water and salt to boil.
2. Stir in grits then reduce heat and cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Combine grits and cheese in a large mixing bowl and stir until cheese is melted.
4. In separate bowl combine eggs, milk, thyme and garlic salt.
5. Mix well. Add to egg mixture a small amount of hot grits mixture, stirring well.
6. Stir in remaining grits.
7. Add cooked sausage.
8. Pour into 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish.
9. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
10. Next morning, remove from refrigerator and let stand 15 minutes.
11. Bake at 350u0b0 for 50 to 55 minutes.
12. This recipe may be halved.

water, salt, uncooked grits, shredded cheese, extra sharp, eggs, milk, thyme, garlic salt, sausage

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=174755 (may not work)