Cheese Grits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. quick grits
3 c. water
1/4 lb. Velveeta cheese
3/4 stick margarine
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. buttered bread crumbs or wheat germ or crushed corn flakes
1/4 tsp. paprika
dash of Tabasco

Preparation

Cook grits, slowly stirring into boiling water, for 2 1/2 to 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
Melt Velveeta cheese and butter.
Blend in egg and add to grits together with Tabasco; mix well.
Pour into a greased casserole dish; sprinkle with paprika and crumbs.
Cook in preheated oven at 325\u00b0 for 20 minutes.
Double recipe to serve 14.