Mississippi caviar

6 c. boiling water
1-1/2 c. quick grits
2 tsp. savory salt
2 tsp. salt
1-1/2 sticks butter
1 lb. grated cheese
3 dashes Tabasco
3 well beaten eggs

Add grits to boiling water and boil for 20 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. Place in 13 x 9-inch baking dish and sprinkle with paprika. Bake for 1 hour at 250 degrees.

Source: Ramona (Calif.) United Methodist Women, "Treasured Recipes"(1989); recipe by Cynthia Ferguson.