Baked Cheese Grits

Ingredients

• 2 2/3 cups water
• 2/3 cup quick-cooking grits
• 2 tablespoons light margarine
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 (8-ounce) package light pasteurized prepared cheese loaf, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• Vegetable cooking spray

Preparation

1. Bring 2 2/3 cups water to a boil; add grits, and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Add margarine and next 4 ingredients, stirring until blended. Spoon mixture into a 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray.
2. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until lightly browned.
3. NOTE: Casserole may be chilled up to 8 hours. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes; bake as directed.