Baked Cheese Grits

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp butter 
• 2  eggs 
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder 
• 0.3 tsp ground pepper red (cayenne)
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits 
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded divided kraft
• 4 cups water 
• 4 oz velveetaâ cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 4 oz velveetaâ cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• oven
• baking pan

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350F.
2. Bring water to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Gradually add grits, stirring constantly until blended. Cook on low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Add 1/2 cup cheddar, VELVEETA, butter, garlic powder and red pepper; stir until cheeses are melted. Set aside. Beat eggs lightly in small bowl.
5. Add small amount of hot grits mixture to eggs; mix well. Gradually add egg mixture to remaining hot grits mixture, stirring constantly until blended.
6. Pour into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
7. Bake 30 min.; sprinkle with remaining cheddar.
8. Bake 10 min.
9. Let stand 10 min. before serving.