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Baked Cheese Grits

Description:
No Alabama food book would be complete without a grits recipe. This one would be good as a side dish, whether you're serving breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Recipe Type:	Side Dish
Servings:	6 servings
Ingredients:
4 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup quick grits 3 tablespoons flour 3 tablespoons butter (or margarine) 3 cups grated cheese 2 eggs, beaten
Directions:
Put water and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add grits slowly, stirring as you add. Let water return to boil, lower heat, and cook for five minutes. Stir occasionally while cooking. Remove from heat; add flour and butter and stir until well blended. Add cheese and stir until the cheese is melted. Add a little hot cheese mixture to eggs and stir. Then add this to remaining hot cheese mixture and stir until well blended. Pour into greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until mixture is firm. Serve hot.