Sausage and Cheddar Grits

4 eggs, beaten
4 C. water
1 t. salt
1 C. quick-cooking grits, uncooked
1 lb. ground pork sausage, browned and drained
1 1/2 C. shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 C. milk
1/4 C. butter

Place eggs in a small bowl; set aside.  Bring water and salt to a boil in large saucepan over medium heat.  Stir in grits; cook for 4 to 5 minutes.  Remove from heat.  Stir a small amount of hot grits mixture into eggs; stir egg mixture back into saucepan.  Add sausage, one cup cheese, milk, and butter; blend together well.  Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.  Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 C. cheese.  Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for one hour or until cheese is golden.  If cheese is getting golden early, cover with aluminum foil.  Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.  Serves 6 to 8.