Soft Cheese Grits

Name: Soft Cheese Grits Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 1 1/2 cups of grits (may use quick grits); 1/2 tsp salt preferably kosher; 1 Tbs minced garlic; 1 1/2 oz of sharp cheddar cheese grated (1/3 cup); 1/3 cup half and half

Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 15

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

6 cups water1 1/2 cups of grits (may use quick grits)1/2 tsp salt, preferably kosher1 Tbs minced garlic1 1/2 oz of sharp cheddar cheese grated (1/3 cup)1/3 cup half and half

Directions

In a large saucepan, over medium high heat, bring the water to a boil and slowly stir in the grits salt, and garlic. Lower the heat, cover; and simmer, stirring occaqsionally, until the grits are thick and soft, about 10 minutes. Wisk in the cheese and the half and half. You can keep the grits hot in a water bath, stirring occasionally, for up to 1 hour. More water may be whisked in to thin the consistency of the grits, whick will thicken as they sit.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHEFSOPHIE.

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 192.6
Total Fat: 4.4 g
Cholesterol: 12.4 mg
Sodium: 243.9 mg
Total Carbs: 32.2 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
Protein: 5.7 g

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