Ham and Cheese Spoon Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425F.
2. 2
   Butter 4- to 6-cup souffle dish or casserole.
3. 3
   Place grits in large bowl; whisk in 1 1/4 cups boiling water.
4. 4
   Add cheese and butter; whisk until melted.
5. 5
   Whisk in smoked ham and cayenne pepper.
6. 6
   Season with salt and pepper.
7. 7
   Mix in eggs.
8. 8
   Pour batter into prepared dish.
9. 9
   Bake spoon bread until set at edges but barely set in center, about 18 minutes.