Cheesy grits casserole


Vegetable oil spray or
vegetable oil, for greasing
2 c. milk
2 c. water
3/4 tsp. onion salt
1 c. regular grits
8 tbs. (1 stick) butter
1 1/2 c. (6 ounces) shredded cheddar
or Monterey Jack cheese
3 eggs, lightly beaten
4-5 green onions (scallions), finely chopped
Cayenne pepper or hot pepper sauce, to taste
Paprika

Preheat oven to 350F.
Lightly grease a 1-quart baking dish.
Put the milk, water and onion salt in
a large heavy-bottomed saucepan.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Gradually whisk in the grits and bring back to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and cover,
simmering very gently for 12-15 minutes, until
the grits are thickened, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.

Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and
1 c. (4 ounces) of the cheese, stirring until melted.
Stir a large spoonful of grits into the beaten eggs
and return the egg mixture to the green onions
and thickened grits, stirring vigorously.
Season with cayenne pepper or hot pepper sauce.

Pour the mixture into the baking dish and
bake for 25-30 minutes, until just set and golden.
Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and
bake for 5 minutes longer, until the cheese has just melted.
Sprinkle with paprika and serve. Serves 6.