Garlic Cheese Grits by Lisa

1 cup grits
1/2 medium onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbs. butter
2 eggs, lightly beaten
8 ounces (2 cups) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. Tabasco pepper sauce

Directions:
1. Heat oven to 325. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Chop onion and garlic very finely to mince; set aside.
3. Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan. Stir in grits. Reduce heat to Med.-Low and cook 5-7 minutes or until thickened; stir occasionally. Remove from heat.
4. While grits cook, melt butter in a small skillet over Medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in butter 5-7 minutes or until softened.
5. Add onion mixture, beaten eggs, cheese, salt, paprika, and pepper sauce to grits; stir to blend and pour into prepared dish.
6. Bake 45-55 minutes or until lightly browned and just firm in center. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.