Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
  • 1 cup fine quick-cooking grits ((not instant))
  • 1 1/4 cups half and half
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (, grated)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup scallions (, chopped, for garnish)
  • sharp cheddar cheese (for garnish )

Instruction

  • Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large, heavy bottom saucepan.
  • Add the Kosher salt and then slowly add the quick cooking grits, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the grits thicken, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in the half-and-half and butter to the grits. The mixture will thicken as it cooks. Bring back up to a low simmer.
  • Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Take the saucepan off the heat and fold in the cheddar cheese.
  • Garnish with additional grated cheddar cheese and scallions.
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