Grits Casserole

Directions

1. 1
   Cook grits according to package directions.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 375, and prepare 12 regular muffin cups with foil or silicone liners.
3. 3
   Mix cream and eggs; stir in a few tablespoons of the hot grits into the cream-egg mixture to temper it, then stir the cream-egg mixture into the remaining grits.
4. 4
   In a skillet over med-high heat, cook onion and mushrooms in butter, until mushrooms cook down and are soft.
5. 5
   Add sausage to mushroom mix and cook, stirring to break up the sausage, until it is cooked through.
6. 6
   Add sausage-mushroom mixture to grits; stir to combine; add salt and pepper to taste.
7. 7
   Stir in cheese and dry mustard, then divide among muffin cups.
8. 8
   Bake for about 23 minutes, until the cups are set and turning lightly brown on top.
9. 9
   Serve hot.