*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                       Rio Grande Grits Casserole

Recipe By     : Eagle Press, Fritch, Texas
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    :
 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  4      cups          water
  1      cup           quick grits
  1      teaspoon      garlic salt
    1/2  lb            smoked sausage or kielbasa
  1      cup           chopped onion
  1      cup           chopped green pepper
  2      cloves        garlic -- minced
  1      tablespoon    vegetable oil
  1 3/4  cups          salsa
  1      15 oz can     black beans -- drained
  2      cups          cheddar cheese -- shredded
                       sour cream
                       cilantro -- chopped

Heat oven to 350 . Grease 1 13x9 inch baking dish. In large saucepan,
bring water to a boil. Gradually stir in grits and garlic salt.
Reduce heat; cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until thickened,
stirring occasionally. Cut sausage in half lengthwise; cut crosswise
in 1/4 inch slices. In large skillet, cook sausage, onion, green
pepper, and garlic in oil until onions are tender. Stir in salsa and
black beans; heat. Spoon half of grits into greased baking dish. Top
with half of sausage mixture and 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers with
remaining ingredients. Bake at 350  for 20 to 25 minutes or until
heated through. Serve with sour cream and ciltrano. 6 to 8 servings.


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NOTES : If you have a baking casserole stone-this is a perfect time
to use it. The casserole comes out hot throughout with a warm brown
top. We love this and will serve it with a spinach salad topped with
my own southwestern salsa dressing (my original that my family loves).
Just good eating!