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Creamy Cheese Grits
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
5 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups uncooked quick-cooking grits
1/2 (8-ounce) block sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
1/2 (8-ounce) block monterey jack cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
1. Bring 5 cups water and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in grits; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until thickened. Stir in Cheddar cheese and remaining ingredients until cheese is melted and mixture is blended. Serve immediately.
2. *Stone-ground grits may be substituted. Increase liquid to 6 cups, and increase cook time to 50 minutes.
3. Note: For testing purposes only, we used White Lily Quick Grits.
By RecipeOfHealth.com