Ham & Cheese Grits Souffle

• 3 cups water
• 34 cup quick-cooking grits
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 12 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 ounces ham, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced chives
• 2 eggs, separated
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce

1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. Grease 1-1/2-quart souffle dish or deep casserole.
3. Bring water to a boil in medium saucepan.
4. Stir in grits and salt.
5. Cook, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes or until thickened.
6. Stir in cheese, ham, chives, egg yolks and hot pepper sauce.
7. In small clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; fold into grits mixture.
8. Pour into prepared dish.
9. Bake about 30 minutes or until puffed and golden.
10. Serve immediately.

water, grits, salt, mozzarella cheese, ham, chives, eggs, pepper sauce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ham-cheese-grits-souffl-145137 (may not work)