Ham & Grits Crustless Quiche

1/2 c Water

1/4 ts Salt

1/3 c Quick-cooking grits;

-uncooked 12 oz Canned evaporated milk

1 1/2 c Chopped ham

1 c Cheddar cheese; (4 oz)

-shredded 3 lg Eggs; lightly beaten

1 tb Chopped fresh parsley

1 ts Dry mustard

1 ts Hot sauce; (1 to 2)

Recipe by: Inn recipes Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring water & salt to boil in saucepan; stir in grits. Remove from heat; cover & let stand 5 min. (mixture will be thick). Stir in milk & next 6 ingred. Pour into sprayed 9 1/2" quiche dish or a 9 1/2 inch deep-dish pie plate. Bake for 30-35 min. Let stand 10 min. before serving. Cut into wedges. Yield 6 servings. Variation: Use Italian Sausage in place of ham (saut, drain & crumble well), and eliminate mustard & hot sauce. This recipe is shared with us by the innkeepers at Country Oaks Bed & Breakfast. Country Oaks Bed & Breakfast Mountain View, Arkansas.JM -----