Recipe: Cheese Grits

Ingredients

1. For quick grits, bring water to a boil in a large saucepan, then stir in grits and salt.
2. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
3. Stir in butter and ¼ cup of half and half, then gradually add the remaining half and half while stirring.
4. Taste and adjust salt if needed, then stir in shredded cheese until melted.
5. For stone-ground grits, bring salted water and butter to a boil, then slowly add grits, stirring constantly.
6. Add salt, cover partially, and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Stir in remaining butter and ¼ cup of half and half, then gradually add the remaining half and half while stirring.
8. Taste and adjust salt if needed, then stir in shredded cheese until melted.

Servings

4 servings

Calories

410

Total fat

25g

Total carbohydrates

33g

Total protein

14g

Sodium

580mg

Cholesterol

74mg