Grits Breakfast Casserole

This recipe can be made ahead and frozen. Freeze uncooked. 
Thaw in the refrigerator and cook according to baking directions. 

Ingredients: 

2 pounds of bulk sausage (can use a hot and a regular) 
1 cup raw grits, cooked 
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese 
5 eggs 
1&1/2 cups milk 
1/2 stick butter 
salt and pepper to taste 

Brown and drain sausage and crumble in bottom of a 9x13 inch greased 
casserole. 

Cook grits according to package directions 
(stiff is better than runny) . 

Add oleo and cheese to cooked grits.
 
Beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper together and add to slightly cooled 
grits mixture. Pour over sausage in casserole.
 
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour