Cheese Grits

8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

· 1-1/2 cups grits (regular or quick)

· 6 cups boiling water

· 6T margarine (may omit or substitute with butter)

· 1 pound Velveeta (cut into small cubes)

· 3 eggs (beaten)

· Dash of Tobasco

Optional Ingredients

· 4 small cans of chopped Green Chiles (my favorite) (drained, remove remaining liquid with paper towels)

Or

· Substitute half the Velveeta with Monterey Jack Velveeta

And/Or

· Add 3/4 cup of diced ham

Preheat oven to 250F.  In a medium saucepan, add grits slowly to the boiling water, stirring constantly.  Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

When grits have thickened, remove from heat and add remaining ingredients.

Transfer to a shallow baking dish and bake for 1 hour.  If Cheese Grits have been refrigerated prior to baking, be sure to allow for extra baking time.