Ingredients
6 cups (1.4 liters) water
2 cups (380g) uncooked grits
3 cups (340g) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
115g butter, divided
1 pound (450g) ground pork sausage
12 large eggs
120ml milk
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish.
Step 2
In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in the grits, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Mix in 2 cups of Cheddar cheese and half of the butter until melted.
Step 3
Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and add to the grits mixture.
Step 4
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Pour into the skillet used for the sausage, lightly scramble the eggs over medium-low heat, then mix into the grits mixture.
Step 5
Pour the grits mixture into the prepared baking dish. Dot with the remaining butter, sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of Cheddar, and season with salt and pepper.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until lightly browned.