Grits ‘N’ Sausage Casserole

• 3 cups water
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 2 pounds bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 3 large eggs
• 1-1/2 cups whole milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• Pepper to taste

1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Slowly whisk in the grits and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. In a large bowl, combine grits, sausage and 1-1/2 cups cheese. Beat the eggs and milk; stir into grits mixture. Add the butter, pepper and remaining salt.
3. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350u0b0 until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 1 hour. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

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

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/grits-n-sausage-casserole/ (may not work)