Texas Grits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 c. water
1 c. grits
1 egg, well beaten
1 clove garlic
salt to taste
butter to grease 9 x 10-inch dish
1 c. cheese, grated

Preparation

Bring water to boil; add grits while stirring.
Lower heat to medium when grits have turned water white.
Take off heat and add egg, slowly so white blends in, stirring constantly.
Add cheese. Butter 9 x 10-inch dish.
Pour grits in dish and cook in oven at 375\u00b0 until center is firm.