Ham and Cheese Spoon Bread

• 1 cup instant grits
• 1 1/4 cups boiling water
• 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup diced smoked ham (about 3 ounces)
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 large eggs

1. Preheat oven to 425F.
2. Butter 4- to 6-cup souffle dish or casserole.
3. Place grits in large bowl; whisk in 1 1/4 cups boiling water.
4. Add cheese and butter; whisk until melted.
5. Whisk in smoked ham and cayenne pepper.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Mix in eggs.
8. Pour batter into prepared dish.
9. Bake spoon bread until set at edges but barely set in center, about 18 minutes.

instant grits, boiling water, cheddar cheese, butter, ham, cayenne pepper, eggs

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ham-and-cheese-spoon-bread-104481 (may not work)