Grits Au Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. grits
4 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. sharp Cheddar, grated
1/3 c. margarine
1 to 2 cloves garlic, crushed
dash of hot sauce

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Bring salted water to boil; slowly stir in grits.
Cover, reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally until liquid is absorbed, according to package instructions.
Remove from heat.
Whisk eggs slightly; then stir in small amount of grits to warm them.
Beat egg mixture into grits.
Stir in remaining ingredients, mixing well.
Pour grits mixture into greased 1 1/2 quart casserole.
Bake for 30 to 45 minutes.
Serves 6.