Baked Garlic-Cheese Grits

• 4 cups water
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
• 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded reduced-fat extrasharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3/4 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
• 2 large eggs
• Cooking spray

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0.
2. Bring water and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Gradually add grits, stirring constantly. Cover and simmer 8 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Remove pan from heat. Add 1 cup cheese and butter, stirring until cheese melts.
3. Combine milk and next 3 ingredients (milk through eggs), stirring with a whisk. Stir milk mixture into grits mixture. Pour into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350u0b0 for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese; bake an additional 15 minutes or until cheese melts. Let grits stand for 10 minutes before serving.

water, salt, grits, cheddar cheese, butter, milk, garlic, hot pepper, eggs, cooking spray

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