chile cheese grits

prep time:  20 minutes
cook time:  45 minutes
servings: 6

ingredients:
3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic - minced
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1/4 cup butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups longhorn cheese - grated
4 1/4 ounce can chopped green chiles
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

steps:
1.  preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2.  bring the water to a boil and add the salt and garlic.  slowly stir in the grits and continue stirring for 4 - 5 minutes or until thickened.  remove from heat.

3.  add the butter, 1 cup of the cheese and the green chiles, stirring until butter is completely melted.  beat the eggs with the milk and add to the mixture.  mix well.

4.  pour into a greased 2-quart baking dish and bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes.  sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

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