Kathie's Grits Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound bulk lamb sausage
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat. drain and set aside. prepare grits according to package directions using water, not milk. as the grits thicken, stir in the salt and garlic powder.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). transfer the cooked grits to a 9x13 inch baking dish. mix in the egg and 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese. mix the sausage into the grits, then sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
• bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.