Hunt Breakfast Grits

• water↗5 cups
• butter↗1 tablespoon
• black pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• dry mustard1⁄4 teaspoon
• salt↗
• Worcestershire sauce↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• regular grits↗1 cup
• shredded cheddar cheese↗2 cups
• large egg↗1
• large egg whites↗2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Pre heat oven to 350*. Butter a 1 quart casserole.

2. 2

   In a saucepan bring the water, butter, pepper, mustard, salt and worcestershire to a boil.

3. 3

   Slowly stir in grits.

4. 4

   Lower the heat; cook uncovered for 15 minutes or until thickened.

5. 5

   Remove from the heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.

6. 6

   In a medium bowl beat the egg and egg whites for 3 minutes or until light yellow and thickened. Whisk egg mixture into the grits, then cool slightly.

7. 7

   Spoon grits into the buttered casserole and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.

8. 8

   Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes more or until puffy.

9. 9

   Reset the oven to broil and broil until golden brown.