Grits Spoon Bread(Shared By Lib Faulkner) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. milk
1/3 c. quick grits
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. salt
3 eggs, separated
3 Tbsp. melted butter

Preparation

Scald milk in a heavy 2-quart saucepan.
Combine grits, sugar and salt; stir into milk.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook, stirring constantly, 4 to 5 minutes or until very thick.
Let cool; beat egg yolks and stir into mixture.
Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into mixture.
Place in a buttered 1 1/2-quart casserole.
(Spoon in gently.)
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes or until slightly browned.
Serve hot with red eye gravy.
Yield:
6 servings.