Grits, Sausage, And Egg Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup stone-ground grits
• 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 pound bulk lamb sausage
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 orange bell pepper, chopped small
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped small

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• bring water, half-and-half, and salt to a boil in a saucepan; slowly whisk in grits. reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 20 minutes. stir in cheddar cheese and butter until melted. cool.
• heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
• beat eggs and milk together in a bowl. stir sausage, egg mixture, orange bell pepper, and red bell pepper into grits mixture. pour grits mixture into prepared baking dish.
• bake in the preheated oven until set, 45 to 60 minutes.