* Exported from MasterCook * Baked Cheese Grits (Lagasse) Recipe By : Louisiana Real & Rustic Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Sides Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cups yellow grits; not quick or instant 8 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 8 ounces cheddar -- grated 3 eggs 1 cup milk Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare grits according to package directions. Add butter, salt, black pepper, garlic and cheese. Mix until butter and cheese melt. Beat together eggs and milk in a small bowl. Add to grits and mix well. Pour into a square 8-by-2-inch baking dish and bake for about 1 hour, or until mixture sets. Serve immediately. [per serving: Calories, 351; protein, 16 grams; carbohydrates, 36 grams; fat, 16 gram; cholesterol, 116 milligrams; sodium, 802 milligrams.] *Recipe from Louisiana Real & Rustic (Morrow) by Emeril Lagasse "Pat Hanneman" on Aug 24, 1998; MC_Buster. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -