Gourmet Grits Casserole

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 6 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups grits, uncooked
• 1 lb cheddar cheese (longhorn)
• 4 ounces green chilies, drained (1 can diced)
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon salt (savory, i used seasoned)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (2-3 cloves)
• 1 dash tabasco sauce
• 1 dash worcestershire sauce
• 1 dash paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (recipe calls for "to taste")
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper (recipe calls for "to taste")
• 1 cup corn flakes, crushed
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Recipe

• 1 cook grits in boiling water according to package directions. stir in remaining ingredients except cornflakes and melted butter; mix well. pour into greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish. combine cornflakes and butter; sprinkle over casserole. top with additional paprika. if desired. bake at 250 degrees 1 1/2 -2 hours, or until set.
• 2 note: casserole can be prepared a day ahead, covered and refrigerated. additional baking time may be needed.