Aunt Saras Cheese Grits

• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
• 3 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking grits
• 1 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco (optional)
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten

1. Preheat the oven to 325F.
2. Butter an 8-inch-square baking dish.
3. Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan, and stir in the grits.
4. Reduce heat.
5. Cover; simmer 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add the cheese, butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce, if using.
7. Stir until the cheese has completely melted, and stir in the eggs until well combined.
8. Pour mixture into the prepared pan.
9. Bake until creamy inside and golden on the top, about 1 hour.
10. Let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.

unsalted butter, water, quickcooking grits, cheddar cheese, coarse salt, freshly ground pepper, garlic, hot pepper sauce, eggs

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/aunt-sara-s-cheese-grits-392778 (may not work)