Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 1 1/2qt. Casserole. Bring the water to a boil

in a large saucepan, stir in the grits, and continue to stir until they are completely

mixed. Cook, stirring, then stir a small amount of grits in the eggs to warm them.

Beat egg mixture into the grits off the heat. Add the salt, garlic, paprika, tabasco,

cheese, and butter, mixing well. Pour the grits mixture into the buttered casserole.

Bake for 25 to 45 minutes, depending on the depth of the dish.

May be cooked in advance and reheated. Freezes well.