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