Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole

Ingredients

• 4  cups  milk
• 1/4  cup  butter
• 1  cup  uncooked quick-cooking grits
• 1  large egg, lightly beaten
• 1  teaspoon  salt
• 1/2  teaspoon  pepper
• 2  cups  (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/4  cup  grated Parmesan cheese
• Garnish: parsley sprigs

Preparation

Bring milk just to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; gradually whisk in butter and grits. Reduce heat, and simmer, whisking constantly, 5 to 7 minutes or until grits are done. Remove from heat.

Stir in egg and next 3 ingredients. Pour into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with grated Parmesan cheese.

Bake, covered, at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes or until mixture is set. Serve immediately. Garnish, if desired.