Mexican Grits Souffle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. uncooked grits
2 c. (1/4 lb.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 tsp. salt
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/3 c. finely chopped jalapeno peppers
4 eggs, separated
4 c. boiling water
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine

Preparation

Stir grits into boiling water; add salt.
Cook 10 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until grits are thickened.
Remove from heat.
Add cheese, stirring until melted.
Saute onion and garlic in butter; add to grits.
Stir in peppers.
Add a small amount of hot grits to egg yolks, stirring well.
Add egg yolk mixture to grits, mixing well.
Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into grits.
Spoon mixture into a greased 2-quart casserole.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 to 50 minutes.
Yields 6 to 8 servings.