Recipe - Puffy Cheddar Grits

2 tablespoon Butter or margarine
1 teaspoon Salt
3 One half cup Milk
2 cup Water
1 One fourth cup Quick cooking grits
1 pack Shredded cheddar cheese; (2
cups) (8 ounces)
1 teaspoon Hot pepper sauce
One fourth teaspoon Pepper
5 lg Eggs

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In 3 quart saucepan, combine butter, salt, 1
One half cups milk and water and heat to boiling over a medium high heat.
Gradually stir in grits, beating constantly with wire whisk to prevent
lumps. Reduce heat; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes (grits
will be very stiff). Remove saucepan from heat and blend in cheese.

In a large bowl, mix hot pepper sauce, pepper eggs, and remaining 2 cups
milk until blended. Gradually stir grits mixture into the egg mixture.

Grease shallow 2 One half quart casserole. Pour grits mixture into casserole.
Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes, or until knife inserted in the center comes
out clean.

Yield: 12 main dish