Ingredients:
5 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups uncooked quick-cooking grits
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
Bring 5 cups of 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 remaining ingredients until cheese is melted and mixture is blended. Serve immediately. Stone-ground grits may be substituted but increase liquid to 6 cups and increase cooking time to 50 minutes.
Servings: 6-8
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 25 min.