Categories: Breakfast, Grits, Side Dish

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

1. 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.

2. Stir in remaining ingredients until cheese is melted and mixture is blended.

3. Serve immediately.

4. Stone-ground grits may be substituted but increase liquid to 6 cups and increase cooking time to 50 minutes.

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