Ingredients

4 cups milk
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
6 ounces shredded Gruyere cheese
Red pepper sauce or cayenne pepper to taste
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350 F.

Directions

In a heavy saucepan, bring the milk, butter and salt almost to a boil and stir in the grits. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in Gruyere cheese and red pepper sauce or cayenne. At this point, beat with an electric mixer for creamier grits.

Spoon into a buttered 2-quart baking dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake for 15 to 30 minutes or until set. Broil for 5 minutes to brown the top. Makes 8 to 10 servings.