Casilla's Cheese & Grits Casserole.

prep time:: 30 minutes
cook time:: 1 hour
total time:: Approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes.

Serves 12.

ingredients

2 cups quick grits
8 cups boiling water
2 teaspoons of salt
3/4 cup of butter
6 slices of crisp bacon bits
3 cups (12 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese,shredded
1 cup milk
4 eggs, well beaten

directions

Boil salted water in a heavy saucepan: stir grits slowly into salted water. Return to boil: reduce heat. Cook 2 1/2 -5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in butter, cheese, milk, eggs and crisp bacon. Cook over low heat until cheese is melted. Pour mixture into 4 qt. greased baking dish. Bake at 350 deg. for one (1) hour.

notes

"They (the Casillas)are a wonderful couple. She just turned 75 and Cass is 78. He's the one that flew Garry in his fighter jet for Garry's 60th." -Lynda Johnson Comley.

Source: Cass & Joanie Casillas.