Gourmet Grits Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 cups water
1 1/2 cups grits, uncooked
1 lb cheddar cheese (Longhorn)
4 ounces green chilies, drained (1 can diced)
3 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon salt (savory, I used seasoned)
2 garlic cloves, minced (2-3 cloves)
1 dash Tabasco sauce
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 dash paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt (recipe calls for \"to taste\")
1/8 teaspoon pepper (recipe calls for \"to taste\")
1 cup corn flakes, crushed
1/4 cup butter, melted

Preparation

Cook grits in boiling water according to package directions. Stir in remaining ingredients except cornflakes and melted butter; mix well. Pour into greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Combine cornflakes and butter; sprinkle over casserole. Top with additional paprika. if desired. Bake at 250 degrees 1 1/2 -2 hours, or until set.
Note: Casserole can be prepared a day ahead, covered and refrigerated. Additional baking time may be needed.