Cheesy Grits

 

2

cups milk

2

cups water

1

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

1

cup hominy quick grits

1 1/2

cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)

4

medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)

2

eggs, slightly beaten

1

tablespoon butter or margarine

1/4

teaspoon paprika

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 1 1/2-quart casserole. Heat milk, water, salt and pepper to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Gradually add grits, stirring constantly; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thick.
• 2 Stir in cheese and onions. Stir 1 cup of the hot mixture into eggs; stir back into remaining hot mixture in saucepan. Pour hot mixture into casserole. Dot with butter; sprinkle with paprika.
• 3 Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until set. Let stand 10 minutes.