Serve with baked ham, oven-fried chicken and brunch time eggs.

3	C	Water
3/4	C	Quaker Quick Grits, uncooked
1/4	tsp	Salt
2	tbsp	Margarine
1/8	tsp	Garlic powder (optional)
	dash	Red pepper or ground red pepper (optional)
1		Egg, beaten
1	C (4 oz)	Shredded cheddar cheese

• Heat oven to 350° F. Grease 1 1/2 qt. casserole or baking dish.
• Prepare grits according to package directions. Add small amount of grits to beaten egg. Return grits mixture to pan. Add remaining ingredients. Cook over low heat an additional minute or until cheese is melted.
• Pour into prepared casserole; bake 30 to 40 minutes or until top is set and lightly puffed. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

  4 to 6 servings