4 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. uncooked quick-cooking grits
1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. milk
1 clove garlic, minced
2 eggs, beaten

Bring water and salt to a boil; stir in grits. Cook grits until done, following package directions. Remove from heat, and add next 5 ingredients; stir until butter and cheese melt. Add a small amount of hot grits to eggs, stirring well; stir egg mixture into remaining grits. Pour grits into a lightly greased 2- quart baking dish. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour. Serves 8.