Ingredients

• 1-½ pounds smoked sausage, chopped
• ½ teaspoon table salt
• 1-½ cups uncooked quick-cooking grits
• 4 cups of water
• 8 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Half-n-Half milk
• 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
• 8 large eggs, lightly beaten

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, 7 to 9 minutes or until cooked; drain on paper towels.
2. Bring salt and 4 1/2 cups water to a boil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Whisk in grits, and return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes or until thickened, whisking occasionally.
3. Remove from heat; add cheese, stirring until completely melted. Stir in half-n-half milk and next 4 ingredients. Stir in sausage.
4. Pour mixture into 13×9 inch baking dish.
5. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes to 1 hour or until golden and cooked through.
6. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.