Southern Praline Grits

3 1/2 c Water

1 c Enriched Hominy Quick Grits*

-- (Quaker or Aunt Jemima) 1/2 ts Salt (optional)

2 Eggs; beaten

1/2 c Brown sugar, firmly packed

1/4 c Chopped pecans

2 tb Margarine or butter

1/2 ts Cinnamon

Heat oven to 350 F. Grease 2-qt. casserole. Bring water to a boil; slowly stir in grits and salt. Return to boil; reduce heat. Simmer 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 5

minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour into prepared casserole. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Garnish with whipped cream or pecan halves, if desired. *NOTE: To substitute regular Quaker or Aunt Jemima Enriched Hominy Grits, increase water to 4-1/2 cups and simmer tim to 12 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally. Proceed as recipe directs. NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS per serving: * calories 261 * carbohydrates 40 g * protein 5 g * fat 9 g * calcium 34 mg * sodium 250 mg * cholesterol 90 mg * dietary fiber 0 g Source: "Hurry, Let`s Eat!" Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias