Title: Three-Cheese Grits
Categories: Side dish
Yield: 4 Servings

2	c	Water
1/2	c	Enriched Hominy Quick Grits* - (Quaker or Aunt Jemima)
1/4	ts	Salt (optional)
2	oz	Shredded Swiss cheese
2	oz	Shredded cheddar cheese
1/4	c	Grated parmesan cheese
2	tb	Margarine or butter
1		Egg; beaten
1	sm	Garlic clove; minced
1/2	ts	Worcestershire sauce

Heat oven to 350 F. Grease 1-qt. casserole. Bring water to a boil; slowly stir in grits and salt. Return to boil; reduce heat. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Add cheeses and margarine; stir until melted. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into casserole. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

*NOTE: To substitute regular Quaker or Aunt Jemima Enriched Hominy Grits, increase water to 2-1/2 cups and simmer time to 12 to 14 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Proceed as recipe directs.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: In 1-qt. microwaveable casserole, microwave water at HIGH 4 to 6 minutes or until boiling. Stir in regular or quick grits and salt. Microwave at HIGH 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened, stirring once. Add cheeses and margarine; stir until melted. Stir in remaining ingredients. Microwave at HIGH 8 to 10 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean, rotating casserole every 3 minutes.

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS per serving: * calories 282 * carbohydrates 17 g * protein 13 g * fat 18 g * calcium 332 mg * sodium 330 mg * cholesterol 100 mg * dietary fiber 0 g

Source: "Hurry, Let's Eat!" Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias

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