Twice-Baked Cheese Grits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 cups water
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups grits (not instant)
1/2 cup butter
3 eggs, beaten
1 lb medium cheddar or 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add salt and grits.
Cook according to the package directions, for the minimum time recommended.
Remove from heat.
Stir in remaining ingredients except for 1/4 cup of cheese.
Pour into buttered 2 quart baking dish (I use a 9-inch fluted Pyrex dish with 2\" sides) and top with remaining cheese.
Bake at 350\u00b0F for 1 hour.
Let cool, then refrigerate, covered with foil.
The next morning, bake at 350\u00b0F for 30 minutes.
If making the morning of, bake for a full 1 hour 15 minutes.