Southern Grits And Eggs Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.
• Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan, and stir in grits. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 5 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed. Mix in 1/2 the butter and 2 cups cheese until melted.
• In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until evenly browned. Drain, and mix into the grits. Beat together the eggs and milk in a bowl, and pour into the skillet. Lightly scramble, then mix into the grits.
• Pour the grits mixture into the prepared baking dish. Dot with remaining butter, and top with remaining cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 350^' Butter a cast iron skillet,or a 9x13-inch baking dish. Set aside. In a 3 quart heavy bottomed saucepan, bring water, milk and salt to a boil. Gradually stir in grits and reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes or until thick and smooth and not watery. Whisk to prevent lumps. Stir in butter and cheese Pour grits into skillet or baking pan. Make 6 depressions in grits mixture about 2 inches apart with the back of a spoon sprayed with oil spray. Carefully break one eggs into each depression. Sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper. Bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until eggs are at desired doneness. Garnish with the chopped parsley. Serve hot with grilled ham steak to share.