Sausage Cheese Grits Casserole

• 4 cups water
• 1 cup grits
• 2 cups and 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated, divided
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 lb pork sausage, cooked and drained

Directions:

1. Cook grits in boiling water.
2. Remove from heat and add cheese, milk, butter, Wooster sauce, and garlic salt; mix well.
3. Slowly add eggs; mix well.
4. Spoon half the grits mixture into pan (8×8-inch).
5. Top with sausage. Spoon rest of grits mixture over top.
6. Cover and chill 8 hours.
7. Remove from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
8. Bake at 350 F, uncovered, for 40 minutes.
9. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake additional 5 minutes.

(For microwave baking, bake 30 minutes, sprinkle with cheese, and let stand for 5 minutes.)