Instructions: Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan; add grits and salt. Cook according to package directions. Remove from heat. Stir in garlic, cheese, and chives. Beat egg yolk until thick and lemon colored. Gradually stir about one-fourth hot mixture into yolk; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly.

Spoon mixture into 6 greased, 4-ounce ramekins. Place ramekins in a large pan; pour hot water to a depth of 1 inch in pan. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool.

Invert timbales onto greased baking sheet; remove from ramekins. Bake at 300 degrees for 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Yields 6 servings.

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