Easy Breakfast Bake

Directions

1. 1
   In a heavy skillet, brown sausage, breaking up with spatula.
2. 2
   Drain off excess fat; set aside.
3. 3
   In a saucepan, bring salted water to a boil and stir in grits.
4. 4
   Cover, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking for 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
5. 5
   In a medium saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour, pepper and milk.
6. 6
   Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add cheese, stirring until blended.
7. 7
   Add sausage and half of the cheese sauce to cooked grits.
8. 8
   Pour mixture into lightly greased casserole. With back of a large serving spoon, make 4 indentations in grits.
9. 9
   Break an egg into each indentation.
10. 10
    Bake at 325° for 15 to 18 minutes, or until eggs are done as desired.
11. 11
    Reheat remaining cheese sauce to serve with grits and eggs.