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