Gritty Gouda & sausage casserole

Sausage, spicy pork	1 pound
Water	4 cups
Grits, quick-cook	1 cup
Gouda cheese, shredded	8 ounces
Butter, melted	3 tablespoons
Tabasco sauce	¼ teaspoon
Eggs, beaten	3

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until it’s crumbly and lightly browned; drain off grease, and set aside.
3. In a large saucepan over high heat, bring water to a boil, and then stir in grits; cook and stir constantly for 5 minutes, or until the grits are tender.
4. Combine sausage, cheese, butter, Tabasco, and eggs.
5. Fold in grits until combined, and spread into an ungreased 8x8 casserole dish.
6. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden brown.