Jalapeno Grits Casserole

• 4 c. water
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 c. regular grits
• 2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 c. unsalted butter (cold), cut into pieces
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 Tbsp. minced, seeded fresh jalapeno pepper
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1. Place water and 1 teaspoon salt in saucepan.
2. Bring to boil. Stir in 1 cup regular grits.
3. Reduce heat to lowest setting and cook, covered, 5 to 20 minutes (while grits will be cooked in 5 minutes, they are much better after 20 minutes), stirring occasionally.
4. Generously butter a deep 2-quart baking dish. Place grits in large bowl.
5. Add cheese and butter and beat until smooth.
6. Stir in beaten eggs and jalapeno peppers and season to taste with salt and pepper.
7. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
8. Bake at 350u0b0 until grits are set and top is lightly browned, about 35 minutes.
9. Serves 6.

water, salt, regular grits, cheddar cheese, unsalted butter, eggs, pepper, salt

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=496775 (may not work)