Grits And Cheese Souffle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. quick or regular cooking grits
2 c. milk
2 c. water
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg
1/2 tsp. Tabasco
1/3 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
6 large eggs, separated

Preparation

Grease a 2-quart souffle dish.
Preheat oven to 425\u00b0.
Cook grits in milk and water according to package directions.
Add salt.
When grits are cooked, add pepper, nutmeg, Tabasco and all but 1/2 cup of cheese.
Mix well and then allow to cool slightly. Add egg yolks.
Beat egg whites stiff and add half of them to the grit mixture; beat well.
Fold in remaining egg whites with a rubber spatula.
Spoon into the souffle dish and sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
Bake 25 minutes.