Cheese Grits

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup uncooked grits
• 1/2 lb cheese
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Paprika, for topping (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook grits with 2 1/2 cups water in a double boiler for about half an hour (not too thick - just a consistency to pour).
2. Grate 2 Tbsp of the cheese to sprinkle on top; cut up the rest and stir into the grits until melted.
3. Salt to taste.
4. Beat the egg until very light and stir in.
5. Grease a casserole with a thick coating of butter and pour the mixture in; sprinkle grated cheese on top.
6. Set the dish in a pan of water and bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes.
7. Serve immediately.
8. Double for 6-8 servings.