Baked Cheese & Garlic Grits

• 4 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits (not instant!)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 large eggs, beaten

1. Bring the water and salt to a boil.
2. Stir in the grits.
3. Cook until the grits are done.
4. Remove from the heat and add the next 4 ingredients; stir until the cheese and butter has melted.
5. Add a very small amount of grits to the eggs and stir well.
6. Add a little more and stir well again.
7. The pour this mixture back into the grits and mix well.
8. Pour the mixture into a greased 2 quart casserole dish.
9. Bake at 325u0b0F for 1 hour.
10. NOTE: You can add chopped green or red bell pepper, green chile, or jalapenos to the mixture for a kick.

water, kosher salt, grits, cheddar cheese, unsalted butter, milk, garlic, eggs

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/baked-cheese-garlic-grits-56013 (may not work)