Grits And Cheese Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. hot tap water
1 c. quick grits
1 tsp. salt
6 Tbsp. butter, sliced
8 oz. pasteurized processed cheese (like Velveeta), cut into cubes
2 eggs, beaten
milk
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
dash of Tabasco
2 Tbsp. butter
paprika

Preparation

In a 3-quart casserole place water, grits and salt.
Microwave at High 10 to 12 minutes, uncovered, stirring after five minutes. Add butter and cheese to grits.
Mix well.
Microwave on High 1 to 2 minutes, until butter and cheese are melted.
Stir well.
In a 1-cup measure, beat eggs and fill with milk to the 1-cup line. Add garlic powder and Tabasco.
Quickly stir into grits.
Pour mixture into a well-greased 12 x 8 x 2-inch casserole dish.
Dot top with butter.
Sprinkle with paprika.
Microwave on High 17 to 19 minutes, rotating dish one-half turn after 9 minutes, until set.
Serves 8 to 10.