You don't have to be a southerner to love these baked cheese grits.

Cheese Grits

6 cups water
1 1/2 cups grits
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups (1 pound) shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon savory
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/8 teaspoon liquid hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon paprika
3 large eggs, beaten

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring water to a boil. Slowly add grits and cook for 30 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Remove from heat and stir in salt, shredded cheddar cheese, savory, butter, liquid hot pepper sauce, paprika, and beaten eggs. Stir and pour into a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
3. Bake in a 250°F (120°C) oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Makes 8 servings.