Grits Casserole

1 1/2 c. grits
6 c. water
1/4 lb. butter
1 T. salt
Few dashes Tabasco
1 lb. sharp Cheddar, grated
3 lg. eggs, well beaten

Bring water and salt to a boil. Add grits, butter, grated cheese and Tabasco and cook for 5 minutes. (This part can be made ahead.) Add eggs, stir together. Bake 1 1/4 hours at 350 degrees. This recipe serves 6 amply or 8 skimpily. Good with marinated and barbecued pork or beef.