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