Mary Nick’s Cheese Grits Plus Me

Cook grits according to package.

Add butter and cheese. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste. (I add a bit of red pepper, too.)

Allow to cool a bit, then temper the yolks with a bit of the grit mix. Mix in the rest of the egg yolks.

Whip egg whites to stiff peaks and fold into grit mix. If you want fluffier grits, add a couple more egg whites.

Bake in a 9 x 13 buttered pan for 60 – 70 minutes, until a knife inserted comes out clean.

To make garlic cheese, mix:

1 1/2 lbs sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
1/2 lbs Velveeta
3 oz cream cheese
1t seasoned salt
garlic powder to taste (about a teaspoon is enough)