Jalapeno Grits Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1 c. regular grits
2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. unsalted butter (cold), cut into pieces
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 Tbsp. minced, seeded fresh jalapeno pepper
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

Place water and 1 teaspoon salt in saucepan.
Bring to boil. Stir in 1 cup regular grits.
Reduce heat to lowest setting and cook, covered, 5 to 20 minutes (while grits will be cooked in 5 minutes, they are much better after 20 minutes), stirring occasionally.
Generously butter a deep 2-quart baking dish. Place grits in large bowl.
Add cheese and butter and beat until smooth.
Stir in beaten eggs and jalapeno peppers and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
Bake at 350\u00b0 until grits are set and top is lightly browned, about 35 minutes.
Serves 6.