Bring 7 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan; gradually stir in grits. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes. Stir in egg yolks, cheese, and next 3 ingredients until smooth.

Beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold into grits mixture. Spoon into a lightly greased 3 quart baking dish. Bake at 275°F for 1 hour or until set. Yield: 12 servings. Prep: 35 min. Bake: 1 hr. Typed in MMformat by cjhartlin@email. Msn. Com