"Sensational Centennial Souffle"(Grits Souffle) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. stone ground grits or quick grits (not instant)
2 c. water
2 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 garlic clove (put through press)
1/2 tsp. ground white pepper
dash of Tabasco sauce or to taste
dash of Worcestershire sauce or to taste
1 3/4 c. sharp Cheddar cheese
3 large eggs, separated

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Butter 2-quart casserole or souffle dish.
Bring water and milk to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Add salt.
Slowly dribble in grits, stirring constantly.
Reduce to simmer, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens.
Add butter and all ingredients except eggs.
Cover and remove from heat. Separate eggs.
Beat egg yolks lightly and add to mixture.
Beat whites until peaks form.
Beat approximately 1/3 of egg whites into mixture and fold in remaining 2/3.
Pour entire mixture into prepared dish and cook about 30 minutes until lightly brown on top.