A casserole of grits _hsc_

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
4 cups Water
1 teaspoon Salt
¾ cup Hominy grits
5½ tablespoon Butter
3 eaches To 4 eggs; beaten
Salt to taste
Cayenne pepper to taste

Directions

Bring the water and salt to a boil, add the grits, and simmer, stirring constantly, over medium heat until the grits taste done and are thick and perfectly smooth, about 20 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

When the grits are done, add 4 tablespoons of the butter, the eggs, salt, and cayenne. Stir well. Pour the mixture into a buttered shallow casserole, and dot with the remaining butter.

Bake until the grits are golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

From _Heritage of Southern Cooking_ by Camille Glenn 1986 Workman Publishing ISBN 0-89480-117-1 Typos by Jeff Pruett Submitted By JEFF PRUETT On 05-26-95

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