"Cheesy garlic grits are a wonderful side dish to add to Derby Day brunch or any meal."
1 cup quick grits
4 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon. salt
4 ounces butter
12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
1 egg
1 tablespoon. garlic powder
3/4 cup milk
dash hot sauce
Cook grits in boiling water until thick. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and half of the cheese.
Beat egg with garlic powder, milk and hot sauce. Add mixture to grits. Pour into buttered, two-quart casserole dish. Top with the rest of the cheese.
Bake one hour at 350°.