Grits And Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. grits
6 c. water
1 lb. Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. (1 stick) margarine
2 to 3 dashes Tabasco sauce
1 tsp. salt
3 eggs, beaten
2 c. diced ham

Preparation

Cook grits in 6 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt.
When thickened, remove from heat and stir in cheese, margarine, Tabasco sauce, eggs and ham.
Pour into greased 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle generously with paprika.
Bake at 325\u00b0 approximately 1 hour, until cheese is melted and top is slightly browned.