Garlic Cheese Grits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. water
1 clove garlic, pressed
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 c. quick-cooking grits
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 1/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. milk

Preparation

In large saucepan, bring water to a boil, adding the garlic, salt and pepper.
Gradually stir in the grits.
Lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the butter and 1 cup Cheddar cheese until the butter melts.
Mix the eggs with milk and stir thoroughly into the grits.
Turn the grits into a greased 2-quart round casserole. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven 1 hour or until set and browned.
Yields 4 to 6 servings.