Baked Cheese Grits | Peachy the Magazine

Ingredients

• 3 ½ cups whole milk
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons (¼ stick) unsalted butter, plus more for coating the pan
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 ¼ cups quick-cooking grits
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco or Crystal
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 5 large eggs
• ⅛ teaspoon hot paprika