The Governor's Cheese Grits

This dish was served at Governor John Y. Brown's pre-Derby breakfast. From a May 1982 issue of Bon Appetit in the "Bon Voyage" section that featured recipes from Kentucky. Cheese grits are also great with ham!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup  uncooked quick-cooking cheese grits
• 1⁄3 lb cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
• 2  eggs, lightly beaten
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  pinch white pepper
• 1  pinch ground nutmeg

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease 9-inch square baking dish.
3. Cook grits according to package directions; remove from heat.
4. Add cheese and butter and stir until melted.
5. Blend in eggs and seasonings; transfer to prepared dish.
6. Bake until set, 25 to 30 minutes.