Cheese Grits Casserole

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  cups water
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  cup grits
• 6  ounces  shredded sharp cheddar cheese (1 ½ cups)
• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 1  cup milk
• 4  eggs, beaten
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  ground red pepper (cayenne)

Directions

1. Heat oven till 350°F.
2. grease a 2-quarts casserole.
3. In large saucepan, combine water and salt.
4. Bring in a boil.
5. Gradually stir in grits.
6. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Remove from heat.
8. Add 1 cup of the cheese and the butter; stir until melted.
9. Add milk, eggs and pepper, mixed well.
10. Pour mixture into grease casserole.
11. Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup cheese Bake at 350°F for 1 hour until golden brown.
12. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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