Easy Breakfast Bake

Step 1

In a heavy skillet, brown sausage, breaking up with spatula.

Step 2

Drain off excess fat; set aside.

Step 3

In a saucepan, bring salted water to a boil and stir in grits.

Step 4

Cover, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking for 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

In a medium saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour, pepper and milk.

Step 6

Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add cheese, stirring until blended.

Step 7

Add sausage and half of the cheese sauce to cooked grits.

Step 8

Pour mixture into lightly greased casserole. With back of a large serving spoon, make 4 indentations in grits.

Step 9

Break an egg into each indentation.

Step 10

Bake at 325° for 15 to 18 minutes, or until eggs are done as desired.

Step 11

Reheat remaining cheese sauce to serve with grits and eggs.