CHILE CHEESE GRITS

• 3 cups water
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1-1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 can chopped green chiles, drained
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk

Bring water, salt and garlic to a boil; slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Add butter, 1 cup cheese and chiles; stir until butter melts.

Beat eggs and milk; add to the grits and mix well.

Pour into a greased 2 qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Yield: 6 servings