Bacon Cheddar Grits

Ingredients:

4 cups water
2 cups half and half
2 cups quick-cooking grits
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 cup crumbled cooked bacon, divided
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce

Directions:

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a 9x9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups water and half-and-half.  Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.  Add grits, stirring to combine, return to simmer.  Cook until done, 5 to 7 minutes.  Remove from heat.  Let cool for 5 minutes.
3. Add 1 ½ cup cheese, eggs, salt and pepper to grits, stirring well.
4. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup bacon and barbecue sauce; add to grits.  Spoon into prepared dish.  Top with remaining ½ cup cheese. 
5. Bake for 30 minutes.  Garnish with remaining ½ cup bacon.