Country Grits And Sausage Casserole

• 2 pounds mild ground pork sausage
• 4 cups water
• 1 1/4 cups quick-cooking grits, uncooked
• 4 cups (1 pound) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• Paprika
• Garnish: fresh parsley sprigs

1. Brown sausage in a large skillet, stirring until it crumbles. Drain well, and set aside.
2. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan, and stir in grits. Return to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; add cheese and next 3 ingredients, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in sausage and eggs.
3. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 13" x 9" x 2" baking dish; sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350u0b0 for 1 hour or until golden and heated. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish, if desired.
4. Make-Ahead: Prepare grits mixture as directed above, but do not bake. Cover and chill overnight. Remove from refrigerator; let stand, covered 30 minutes. Uncover and bake as directed.

ground pork sausage, water, quickcooking grits, cheddar cheese, milk, thyme, garlic, eggs, paprika, parsley sprigs

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/country-grits-sausage-casserole (may not work)