Sausage & Grits Casserole

I came across this recipe at chefrick.com. This site has lots of good southern cooking. This recipe really caught my eye. Sounds delicious!

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb  hot pork sausage
• 12  ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
• 3  eggs, beaten
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 3  cups grits, cooked
• 1  small onion, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook the sausage and onion in a skillet until sausage is done.
3. Drain.
4. Spread sausage evenly in a lightly greased baking dish.
5. Cook grits according to the package directions. Add cheese and butter. Stir until cheese and butter are melted.
6. Beat eggs and milk together and stir into grits.
7. Pour over sausage.
8. Bake for 1 hour.