Cheese Grits Souffle

This a wonderful addition to brunch. As with any souffle, once it comes out of the oven, it should be served immediately.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup quick-cooking grits
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3  cups water
• 2⁄3 cup  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped ham or 1⁄2 cup  crumbled cooked sausage (optional)
• 2  tablespoons  minced chives or 2  tablespoons green onion tops
• 2  egg yolks
• 2  egg whites, beaten stiff

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Boil water, add salt and cook grits (5 minutes or until thick).
3. Add cheese, meat, onion/chives and egg yolks.
4. Fold in egg whites gently.
5. Pour into a greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
6. Bake 30 minutes.
7. Serve immediately.