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.

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.

* calories 282

* carbohydrates 17 g

* protein 13 g

* fat 18 g

* calcium 332 mg

* sodium 330 mg

* cholesterol 100 mg

* dietary fiber 0 g

Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias