Eileen's Corn-Chilies-Cheese Bread

INGREDIENTS:

1 c White hominy grits
5 c Boiling water
1 1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Baking soda
1 c Parmesan cheese; freshly
-grated
Freshly ground black pepper
1 Egg; beaten
1 tb Milk
1/2 c Italian bread crumbs
2 tb Butter
1 Scant tsp. instant onion
-flakes

Add grits to boiling salted water. Reduce heat, simmer 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool for 30 minutes. Add baking powder, 3/4 cup cheese, onion and pepper. Mix well. Combine egg and milk; add to cooked grits. Pour mixture into well-greased 2 quart baking dish. Top with breadcrumbs and remaining cheese. Dot with butter. Bake in preheated 350 F. oven 25 minutes, or until browned on top. Great with chicken or meat dishes! MC formatting by bobbi744@sojourn.com

NOTES : "Eileen says these taste better than gnocchi! Eileen Fulton play Lisa on As the World Turns on CBS tv.