Cheesy Grits Casserole with Smoked Sausage

Ingredients

• 12oz package of Richard's Premium Pork Smoked Sausage, sliced
• 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 cup quick-cooking grits
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and spray an 11 x 7-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Heat oil over medium heat in a nonstick skillet. Add sliced Richard’s Smoked Sausage and sauté for 2 minutes.
2. Add red bell pepper and onion and sauté 3 more minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. In a medium saucepan, bring water and chicken broth to a boil. Add salt and then slowly stir grits in. Simmer grits for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and garlic powder. Slowly stir in about 1 cup of the hot grits to temper the eggs. Then pour milk/grits mixture into saucepan with the rest of the grits. Stir well to combine.
4. Stir in Parmesan cheese and ½ of the cheddar cheese. Mix in the Richard’s Smoked Sausage mixture. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top.
5. Pour into prepared pan and bake 45 minutes.