Sausage and Grits

Wow, I never knew I loved grits this much until eating this! It's fantastic! FYI, the casserole can be refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking. It also freezes well.

Ingredients:
1 C uncooked grits
1 lb. ground sausage
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 C butter
1 egg
1 1/2 C cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tsp paprika (optional)
1/4 C fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions:
1.) Cook grits in 4 C salted water, until thick.
2.) Saute sausage, breaking it into small pieces.
3.) When sausage is almost browned, add onion and continue sauteing.
4.) When onions are soften, drain sausage mixture to remove grease.
5.) Add butter, egg, and 1 C cheese to the grits.
6.) Combine grits mixture with sausage mixture.
7.) Pour into a 9 x 13 pan and top with remaining 1/2 C cheese.
8.) Also top with paprika and parsley, if desired.
9.) Bake at 325 degrees F for 45-60 minutes, until bubbly and lightly brown.

Serves 8-12.