I make a breakfast dish on Sunday that will feed us all week. This is a keeper. Really cheesy. I used smoked gouda and added some sage in stead of thyme. I did not top the dish with the sausage, I stirred it into the grit mixture. I saved 1 cup of cheese and added it to the top with 20 minutes left to bake. https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/creamy-grits-sausage-breakfast-casserole-50089841