Grits crust

Preheat oven 350 degrees

Bring water to boil and slowly add grits

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

Remove from heat and add ½ cup of sharp cheddar cheese and ½ tbsp. butter

Pour grits into pie plate and press down firmly. Drizzle with remaining ½ tbsp. butter

Cook in 350 degree preheated oven about 7-8 minutes

Remove from oven and set aside

Quiche Filling Instructions

Meanwhile saute onion, chopped garlic in ½ tbsp. butter with a sprinkle of Himalayan Pink Sea salt. Remove from heat and set aside

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

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

salt & pepper to taste

Pour over grits crust

Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 35-40 minutes