Garlic Grits

Ingredients

• 1 quart water
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits
• 1 1/2 cups diced processed cheese
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.

Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan with garlic and salt. Stir in grits, reduce heat to low, and cook until thick, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in cheese and butter until melted. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and milk, then stir into grits. Pour grits mixture into greased casserole dish.

Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until firm.