Bring 2 Tbsp. butter, next 4 ingredients, and 5 cups water to a boil in a medium-size Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in grits, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 1/2 hours or until thickened. Stir in cheese and remaining 2 Tbsp. butter until melted. Serve immediately.
Quick-Cooking Creamy Cheddar Cheese Grits: Substitute 2 cups uncooked quick-cooking grits for stone-ground grits. Decrease water and milk to 4 1/2 cups each. Prepare recipe as directed, cooking grits 10 to 15 minutes or until thickened.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	935.94 Kcal (3919 kJ)
Calories from fat	480.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	53.42g	82%
Cholesterol	161.08mg	54%
Sodium	5320.8mg	222%
Potassium	1941.01mg	41%
Total Carbs	69.11g	23%
Sugars	65.99g	264%
Dietary Fiber	3.19g	13%
Protein	44.05g	88%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	7%
Vitamin A	4mg	133%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	1644mg	164%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	55.63 Kcal (233 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.18g	82%
Cholesterol	9.57mg	54%
Sodium	316.26mg	222%
Potassium	115.37mg	41%
Total Carbs	4.11g	23%
Sugars	3.92g	264%
Dietary Fiber	0.19g	13%
Protein	2.62g	88%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	133%
Iron	0.1mg	9%
Calcium	97.7mg	164%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

22.5

Points
25

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium,
High in Sugar

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