GARLIC CHEESE GRITS

Ingredients:

3 cups hot water
¾ cup quick-cooking grits
¾ teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
5 tablespoons butter, sliced
2 eggs
Milk
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Dash hot pepper sauce

Method:

  1. In a 3-quart ceramic casserole, combine water, grits and salt.
  2. Place dish on glass tray.
  3. Microwave at high (10) for 9 to 12 minutes or until thickened and bubbly; stir after 5 minutes.
  4. Add 1½ cups cheese and butter; stir until melted.
  5. In a 1-cup measuring cup, beat eggs.
  6. Add enough milk to total ¾ cup; stir in garlic powder and hot pepper sauce.
  7. Quickly stir egg mixture into grits.
  8. Pour mixture into a well-greased 2-quart oblong or 8-inch square baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  9. Cook according to your Advantium model's cooking settings or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  10. Let stand 5 minutes.