Louie's Fresh Market Recipes
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		Country Grits and Sausage Casserole
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
				
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		Yield: 6 servings
		
		
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	 
	
	
	
	
		
		
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								| 2 | cups | water | 
						
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								| 1/2 | cup | quick-cooking grits, uncooked | 
						
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								| 3 1/2 | cups | (7 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese | 
						
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								| 4 |  | eggs, lightly beaten | 
						
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								| 1 | cup | milk | 
						
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								| 1/2 | teaspoon | dried thyme | 
						
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								| 1/8 | teaspoon | garlic powder | 
						
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								| 1 1/2 | pounds | mild bulk sausage, cooked and crumbled | 
						
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								|  |  | Fresh Italian parsley | 
						
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			Directions:
			Bring water to a boil;  stir in grits.  Return to boil;  reduce heat to low, cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add cheese, stirring until melted.  
Combine eggs, milk, thyme and garlic powder;  stir well.  Gradually stir about 1/4 hot grits mixture into egg mixture, add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly.  Stir in cooked sausage.  Pour into an 11 x 7 x 1 1/2- inch baking pan sprayed with nonstick spray.  Cover and refrigerate overnight.  
Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes or until set.  Garnish with chopped parsley. 
		 
	
	
	
		
			
			Source:  Colonial Garden Bed and Breakfast, Williamsburg, Va.
		 
	
	
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	Louie's Fresh Market Recipes
	https://www.louiesfreshmarkets.com/Recipes/Detail/4282/