Cheesy Grits Souffle Recipe

• 1 c. old-fashioned or possibly quick cooking grits (but not instant)
• 4 c. water
• 4 Tbsp. butter
• 1 bn scallions minced
• 2 x garlic cloves chopped
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper or possibly to taste
• 1 1/2 c. coarsely-grated cheddar
• 1/2 c. crumbled crispy bacon
• 1/2 c. egg whites - (from 4 Large eggs)

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