Name: Mother's Day Make-Ahead Sausage and Cheese Grits Casserole
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT2H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT2H40M0.000S
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup stone-ground grits; Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper; 12 ounces mild pork or turkey sausage; 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar (about 4 ounces); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for the dish; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 green onions, white and green parts, chopped; 1 jalapeno chile, seeded and finely chopped

Directions

In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 2 cups water and the milk and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in the grits and return to a boil. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Decrease the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until creamy and thick, 45 to 60 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally to break up the sausage, until no longer pink and the meat is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain and cool slightly.
Remove the grits from the heat and add the cheese and butter. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Add the reserved sausage, cayenne, eggs, green onions and jalapenos and stir until well incorporated.
Butter a large (9-by-13-inch) casserole dish. Spoon the mixture into the prepared dish. At this point, the casserole can be covered and refrigerated overnight (bring to room temperature before baking), or baked immediately.
Bake at 350 degrees F from room temperature until bubbly and golden brown, about 1 hour. Remove to a rack to cool slightly before serving.

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