Baked Cheese & Garlic Grits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits (not instant!)
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup whole milk
1 garlic clove, minced
2 large eggs, beaten

Preparation

Bring the water and salt to a boil.
Stir in the grits.
Cook until the grits are done.
Remove from the heat and add the next 4 ingredients; stir until the cheese and butter has melted.
Add a very small amount of grits to the eggs and stir well.
Add a little more and stir well again.
The pour this mixture back into the grits and mix well.
Pour the mixture into a greased 2 quart casserole dish.
Bake at 325\u00b0F for 1 hour.
NOTE: You can add chopped green or red bell pepper, green chile, or jalapenos to the mixture for a kick.