Grits With Cheese
Serves: 6
Carolyne Schoen
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
49
Spice
45
Sweetness
53
Sourness
43
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.8
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 cups
Whole Milk2 cups
Water1.5 tsps
Kosher Salt4 tbsps
Unsalted Butter110 g
Shredded Sharp CheddarDirections:
1
Place the milk, water, and salt into a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil
2
Once the milk mixture comes to a boil, gradually add the hominy while continually whisking
3
Once all of the hominy has been incorporated, decrease the heat to low and cover
4
Remove lid and whisk frequently, every 3 to 4 minutes, to prevent grits from sticking or forming lumps; make sure to get into corners of pot when whisking
5
Cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until mixture is creamy
6
Remove from the heat, add the pepper and butter, and whisk to combine
7
Once the butter is melted, gradually whisk in the cheese a little at a time until incorporated
8
Serve immediately
9
Cook's Note: To make it extra special, take either lobster, crab or chopped shrimp which has been pre-cooked and stir in at the end when adding cheese
10
Garnish with chopped chives