Gourmet Grits Casserole

• 6 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups grits, uncooked
• 1 lb cheddar cheese (Longhorn)
• 4 ounces green chilies, drained (1 can diced)
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon salt (savory, I used seasoned)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (2-3 cloves)
• 1 dash Tabasco sauce
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• 1 dash paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (recipe calls for "to taste")
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper (recipe calls for "to taste")
• 1 cup corn flakes, crushed
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

1. Cook grits in boiling water according to package directions. Stir in remaining ingredients except cornflakes and melted butter; mix well. Pour into greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Combine cornflakes and butter; sprinkle over casserole. Top with additional paprika. if desired. Bake at 250 degrees 1 1/2 -2 hours, or until set.
2. Note: Casserole can be prepared a day ahead, covered and refrigerated. Additional baking time may be needed.

water, grits, cheddar cheese, green chilies, eggs, butter, salt, garlic, tabasco sauce, worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, pepper, corn flakes, butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/gourmet-grits-casserole-478703 (may not work)