Southern Grits Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 6 cups water
• 2 cups uncooked grits
• 1/2 cup butter, divided
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 pound ground lamb sausage
• 12 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a large baking dish.
• bring water to a boil in a large saucepan, and stir in grits. reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 5 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed. mix in 1/2 the butter and 2 cups cheese until melted.
• in a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until evenly browned. drain, and mix into the grits. beat together the eggs and milk in a bowl, and pour into the skillet. lightly scramble, then mix into the grits.
• pour the grits mixture into the prepared baking dish. dot with remaining butter, and top with remaining cheese. season with salt and pepper.
• bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.