Cheesy Grits Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. water
2 Tbsp. butter
dash of white pepper
1 (6 oz.) pkg. sharp Cheddar cheese
2 egg yolks, beaten
2 egg whites
paprika
3/4 c. quick grits

Preparation

Cook grits according to package.
Remove from heat; stir in butter, pepper and cheese until melted.
Stir 1 cup hot mixture into egg yolks.
Stir the egg yolks mixture into remaining grits. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Fold into grits.
Pour into greased 2-quart casserole dish.
Sprinkle paprika over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350\u00b0 about 30 minutes, until puffed.
Let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
Grate cheese over top and serve.