Cheese grits

Water	3 cups
Grits, quick variety	¾ cup
Cheese, sharp cheddar	2 cups
Evaporated milk	¾ cup
Butter, softened	1/3 cup
Eggs, beaten	2
Tabasco	¼ teaspoon
Pepper, freshly ground	1/8 teaspoon

1. Preheat oven to 375°F; butter a 2-quart baking dish.
2. Bring water to boil in a medium saucepan; slowly stir in grits.
3. Cover; reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
4. Add 1 ½ cups cheese, milk, and butter; stir until melted.
5. Add eggs, Tabasco, and pepper; stir well.
6. Pour into dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
7. Bake 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown and puffy; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Used a velvety 9-month-old white cheddar from Australia's Murray's Bridge.