From Carleen Wild (Taken from Notably Nashville - A Medley Of Tastes And Traditions, Junior League of Nashville)

"A Dish containing all the foods most Yankees want to sample when they come South."

1 Pound Bulk Sausage with Sage

4 Ounces (1 cup) Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

1 (8-Ounce) Package Corn Muffin Mix

1 Cup Hot Cooked Grits

1/2 Cup (1 Stick) Butter, Melted

4 Eggs

1 3/4 Cups Milk, Heated

2 Ounces (1/2 cup) Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Brown the sausage in a skillet, stirring until crumbly; drain. Sprinkle into a greased 2-quart baking dish and top with 1 cup shredded cheese. Combine the corn muffin mix, grits, butter, eggs, and milk in a bowl and mix well. Pour into the prepared dish. Top with ½ cup cheese. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes. You may also prepare dish in advance and store in the refrigerator or freezer until needed. Allow a frozen casserole to thaw before baking and increase the baking time to 55 minutes for a refrigerated casserole. Serves 8 Southerners or 6 Yankees

Former News 3 Anchor Carleen Wild is now the Director of Development for the UW Cancer Foundation. For more on what she’s up to, check out UW Comprehensive Cancer Center and the UW Foundation.