Garlic Cheese Grits

Garlic Cheese Grits

Ingredients:

1/4 cup unsalted butter

4 cups chicken stock

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp minced garlic

1 cup quick grits

1 egg

1/3 cup half and half

1 tsp pepper

1 cup grated sharp cheese

1/2 cup grated gruyere

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a casserole pan with non stick cooking spray.

Combine 1/2 stick of butter, stock, garlic and salt in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. When mixture comes to a gentle bubble, add the grits, stirring until thoroughly combined. Continue to cook the grits until thick.

In medium sized mixing bowl beat together egg, cream and pepper. Carefully stir into cooked grits along with the sharp cheese and gruyere. Pour mixture into casserole pan. Bake about 45 minutes. Remove from oven and serve!