Grit Cheese Bake

• 12 slices bacon
• 3 c. water
• 1 c. Martha White grits
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 Tbsp. dried onion flakes
• 4 Tbsp. margarine or butter

1. Fry bacon until crisp and drain.
2. Crumble into small bites and set aside.
3. Heat oven to 350u0b0.
4. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with shortening or butter.
5. Bring water to a boil.
6. Slowly add grits and salt, stirring as you add.
7. Simmer 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Remove grits from heat; add 2/3 of bacon. Keep remaining 1/3 to garnish.
9. Add eggs, 1 1/2 cups of cheese and onion flakes; mix well.
10. Pour into prepared dish.
11. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until a knife can be inserted and comes out clean.
12. Top with remaining cheese and bacon; drop butter over mixture, allowing butter to melt into mixture.
13. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
14. Excellent for brunch.
15. Sausage may be substituted. Makes 12 generous servings.

bacon, water, white grits, salt, eggs, cheddar cheese, onion flakes, margarine

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=449997 (may not work)