Grits and Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

  • Two 14-ounce packages smoked sausage, chopped
  • 1 ½ cups quick cooking grits
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 ¾ cups water
  • 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup half and half or milk
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon thyme leaves
  • 4 eggs, beaten

Directions

  • Step 1:

    Preheat oven to 350º

  • Step 2:

    Brown sausage in a large skillet, and drain on paper towels

  • Step 3:

    Cook grits in boiling water according to package directions, stirring occasionally, until creamy

  • Step 4:

    Remove from heat, then add cheese, half and half, thyme, garlic powder and pepper

  • Step 5:

    Stir in sausage

  • Step 6:

    Spoon mixture into 9 x 13-inch prepared dish

  • Step 7:

    Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour, until center of casserole is set