Baked Cheese Grits Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. water
1 c. grits
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 to 2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp. paprika
dash of Tabasco
2/3 lb. sharp cheese, grated
1/2 c. butter

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Butter a 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan; stir in the grits and continue to stir until they are completely mixed.
Cook, stirring, until thickened.
Whisk the eggs slightly, then stir a small amount of grits into the eggs to warm them.
Beat egg mixture into the grits off the heat.
Add the salt, garlic, paprika, Tabasco, cheese and butter, mixing well.
Pour the grits mixture into the buttered casserole.
Bake for 25 to 45 minutes, depending on the depth of the dish.
May be cooked in advance and reheated.
Freezes well.
Serves 4 to 6.