Recipe: Three-Cheese Grits

Three-Cheese Grits
Source: Hurry, Let's Eat! from The Quaker Oats Company
Yield: 4 servings

2 cup water
1/2 cup enriched hominy quick grits* (Quaker or aunt Jemima)
1/4 tsp salt (optional)
2 oz shredded Swiss cheese
2 oz shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp margarine or butter
1 egg; beaten
1 small garlic clove; minced
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Heat oven to 350 F. Grease 1-qt. casserole. Bring water to a boil; slowly stir in grits and salt. Return to boil; reduce heat. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Add cheeses and margarine; stir until melted. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into casserole. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

*NOTE: To substitute regular Quaker or Aunt Jemima Enriched Hominy Grits, increase water to 2-1/2 cups and simmer time to 12 to 14 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Proceed as recipe directs.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: In 1-qt. microwaveable casserole, microwave water at HIGH 4 to 6 minutes or until boiling. Stir in regular or quick grits and salt. Microwave at HIGH 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened, stirring once. Add cheeses and margarine; stir until melted. Stir in remaining ingredients. Microwave at HIGH 8 to 10 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean, rotating casserole every 3 minutes.