East Burke Market Recipes
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					Country Grits and Sausage Casserole
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
						
							
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					Yield: 6 servings
					
					
			
				
				 
				
				
				
					
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												water
												
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												quick-cooking grits, uncooked
												
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												(7 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
												
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												eggs, lightly beaten
												
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												milk
												
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											teaspoon | 
											
												
												dried thyme
												
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											teaspoon | 
											
												
												garlic powder
												
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												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.
					 
				
					
						Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
					 
				
				
				
				
				
				
					 
				
			 
		 
		
	 
 
	East Burke Market Recipes
	https://www.eastburkemkt.com/Recipes/Detail/4282/Country_Grits_and_Sausage_Casserole