Baked Grits

By exdircomp

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked grits
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
• 1 3/4 cups grated Cheddar
• Paprika, to taste
• Cayenne pepper, to taste (usually no more than 1 or 2 dashes)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Mash grits until smooth, if they are leftovers. Add melted butter, eggs, and evaporated milk. Then add 1 1/2 cups grated cheese, reserving 1/4 cup for the topping. Combine thoroughly. Add paprika and cayenne. Pour mixture into a buttered casserole. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until brown. Sprinkle with remaining grated cheese and more paprika. Return to oven and cook a few minutes more, until topping has melted.