Ingredients

4 cups water

4 cups milk

1 ¼ tsp salt

2 cups grits, uncooked regular

13 oz garlic and herb-flavored spreadable cheese , or 2 containers

1 tsp seasoned pepper

1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

4 large eggs, lightly beaten

8 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Preparation

Boil the water, milk, and salt together in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; gradually stir in grits.

Return to a boil and reduce heat to low.

Cook, covered, over low heat, stirring often, 20 minutes or until done.

Stir in spreadable cheese, pepper, and Parmesan cheese.

Stir about 1/4 of grits mixture gradually into beaten eggs then add remaining grits mixture, stirring constantly.

Pour into a lightly greased 13 X 9 inch baking dish.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 to 55 minutes or until golden and set.

Sprinkle each serving with bacon and parsley.