Step 1

Grits crust

Step 2

Preheat oven 350 degrees

Step 3

Bring water to boil and slowly add grits

Step 4

Reduce heat to medium low and cook approximately ten minutes. You want the grits to be a fairly thick consistency

Step 5

Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup of sharp cheddar cheese and 1/2 tbsp. butter

Step 6

Pour grits into pie plate and press down firmly. Drizzle with remaining 1/2 tbsp. butter

Step 7

Cook in 350 degree preheated oven about 7-8 minutes

Step 8

Remove from oven and set aside

Step 9

Quiche Filling Instructions

Step 10

Meanwhile saute onion, chopped garlic in 1/2 tbsp. butter with a sprinkle of Himalayan Pink Sea salt. Remove from heat and set aside

Step 11

In large mixing bowl beat eggs, cream cheese, cheddar, Monterey jack, half & half with fork.

Step 12

Add sautéed onions, garlic mixture, parsley and dash of cayenne pepper*

Step 13

salt & pepper to taste

Step 14

Pour over grits crust

Step 15

Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 35-40 minutes