Three-Cheese Grits

2 c Water

1/2 c Enriched Hominy Quick Grits*

-- (Quaker or Aunt Jemima) 1/4 ts Salt (optional)

2 oz Shredded Swiss cheese

2 oz Shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 c Grated parmesan cheese

2 tb Margarine or butter

1 Egg; beaten

1 sm Garlic clove; minced

1/2 ts Worcestershire sauce

Heat oven to 350 F. Grease 1-qt. casserole. Bring water to a boil; slowly stir in grits and salt. Return to boil; reduce heat. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Add cheeses and

margarine; stir until melted. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into casserole. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. *NOTE: To substitute regular Quaker or Aunt Jemima Enriched Hominy Grits, increase water to 2-1/2 cups and simmer time to 12 to 14 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Proceed as recipe directs. MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: In 1-qt. microwaveable casserole, microwave water at HIGH 4 to 6 minutes or until boiling. Stir in regular or quick grits and salt. Microwave at HIGH 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened, stirring once. Add cheeses and margarine; stir until melted. Stir in remaining ingredients. Microwave at HIGH 8 to 10 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean, rotating casserole every 3 minutes. NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS per serving: * calories 282 * carbohydrates 17 g * protein 13 g * fat 18 g * calcium 332 mg * sodium 330 mg * cholesterol 100 mg * dietary fiber 0 g Source: "Hurry, Let`s Eat!" Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias