Hunt Breakfast Grits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
salt
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup regular grits
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 large egg
2 large egg whites

Preparation

Pre heat oven to 350*. Butter a 1 quart casserole.
In a saucepan bring the water, butter, pepper, mustard, salt and worcestershire to a boil.
Slowly stir in grits.
Lower the heat; cook uncovered for 15 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from the heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.
In a medium bowl beat the egg and egg whites for 3 minutes or until light yellow and thickened. Whisk egg mixture into the grits, then cool slightly.
Spoon grits into the buttered casserole and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes more or until puffy.
Reset the oven to broil and broil until golden brown.