Categories: cajun, mardi gras, sides

Ingredients

• 4 c water
• 1 1/2 t salt
• 1 c uncooked grits
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 8 T (1 stick) butter
• 3/4 c grated Monterey Jack, combined with
• 3/4 c grated Cheddar cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• Dash cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F.

2. Bring water and salt to a boil. Add grits to boiling water, stirring constantly for a minute. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until grit are thick and creamy. Temper eggs with a small amount of hot cooked grits, then add back to remaining grits.

3. Combine remaining ingredients with grits and pour into a 2-quart casserole dish. Bake for 45 minutes. Top with additional cheese, if desired.

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