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Grits and Sausage Casserole
by FELICE JONES
serves: 8
  A Southern specialty, this comforting casserole combines savory sausage, quick-cooking grits and Cheddar cheese for a perfectly pleasing brunch that will make your morning.

Preparation Time: 20 min.
Cooking Time: 30 min.
Ready In: 50 min.
Ingredients:
  1 lb   ground breakfast sausage
  1 c   quick-cooking grits
  1 pinch   salt
  1 pinch   garlic powder
  1 pinch   dry mustard
  1   egg lightly, beaten
  2 cups   shredded cheddar cheese,divided
Directions:
  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.