Puffy cheddar grits

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsButter or margarine
1teaspoonSalt
cupMilk
2cupsWater
cupQuick cooking grits
1packShredded cheddar cheese; (2 cups) (8 ounces)
1teaspoonHot pepper sauce
¼teaspoonPepper
5largesEggs

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In 3 quart saucepan, combine butter, salt, 1½ cups milk and water and heat to boiling over a medium high heat.

Gradually stir in grits, beating constantly with wire whisk to prevent lumps. Reduce heat; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes (grits will be very stiff). Remove saucepan from heat and blend in cheese.

In a large bowl, mix hot pepper sauce, pepper eggs, and remaining 2 cups milk until blended. Gradually stir grits mixture into the egg mixture.

Grease shallow 2 ½ quart casserole. Pour grits mixture into casserole.

Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes, or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Yield: 12 main dish servings

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Recipe by: COOKING LIVE SHOW# CL9244 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.