Step 1

Preheat oven to 350.

Step 2

Lighly grease a 2 1/2 quart shallow casserole dish. Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucpan, then stir in grits and cook according to package directions.

Step 3

When grits are done, remove from heat. Stir in cheese and butter until melted. Stir in heavy cream, salt, and pepper.

Step 4

Add a couple of tablespoons of the hot grits to the lightly beaten eggs, stirring in one tablespoon at a time to temper the eggs. Add egg mix to the pot of grits and stir gently.

Step 5

Pour grits into prepared dish. Top with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Step 6

Bake for 40-45 minutes until set in the middle.

Step 7

Remove from oven and allow to rest for 15 minutes. The grits may be a little jiggly but will continue to set after you take them out of the oven.