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Creamy Stone Ground Grits

Slow-cooked stone ground grits simmered in equal parts water and milk until ultra-creamy, finished with butter and melted white cheddar cheese.

SouthernVegetarianIntermediate90 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
8
  • 6 cup water
  • 6 cup milk
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground white pepper
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 0.5 cup stone ground white grits
  • 1 lb grated white cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine water, milk, salt, pepper, and 2 tbsp of the butter. Bring to a gentle boil.

  2. 2

    Stir in grits. Cook 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not scrape the bottom of the pan.

  3. 3

    If grits absorb all liquid, add a little hot water to thin.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat. Stir in remaining 2 tbsp butter and cheese until melted.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately, or pour into a buttered pan and reheat in a 400°F oven for 15 minutes.

Tags

southernemerilgritssidestone-groundcomfort-food