GARLIC GRITS

2 cups hominy grits, uncooked
2 quarts boiling water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
6 ounces American cheese, grated
3 garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 cup butter or margarine
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups milk
Grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)

Cook grits in boiling salted water until tender but still pourable.

Remove from heat; add American cheese, garlic and butter, stirring until melted.

When cool, mix in eggs and milk; pour into two well-greased 2-quart casseroles.

Bake in preheated 325-degree F oven 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; bake 10 minutes longer and serve immediately.

Note: This may be prepared ahead. Refrigerate until ready to bake.

Source: Times Record (Fort Smith, AR), Wednesday, March 22, 2006