*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            BAKED CHEESE GRITS

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breakfast                        Cheese/Eggs
                Ovo-Lacto

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2   ts           Salt
   2 2/3   c            Water
     2/3   c            Hominy grits, quick-cooking
   2       tb           Butter or margarine
   6       oz           American cheese, shredded
   2                    Eggs -- beaten
     1/8   ts           Pepper

  Preheat oven to 350 F (moderate)
  
  Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  
  Add salt to water.  Bring to a full, rolling boil.
  Add grits; return to boiling point.  Cook, stirring
  constantly, until very thick, about 6 minutes.
  
  Remove from heat.  Add fat.  Mix cheese, eggs, and
  pepper.  Stir into grits.  Pour into baking dish.
  Bake 40 minutes or until lightly browned.
  
  Calories per 2/3 cup serving: About 230
  
  Source: FOOD -- by U.S. Department of Agriculture
  Typed for you by Karen Mintzias
 


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