Grits Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Add cheese $1

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Cheese Addition

Method

Cooking the Grits

Prepare the Water

In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.

Add the Grits

Once the water is boiling, slowly stir in 1 cup of grits to avoid clumping.

Season with Salt

Add 0.5 tsp of salt to the mixture, stirring to combine.

Simmer the Grits

Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the grits simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.

Finishing Touches

Add Cheese

Once the grits are cooked and creamy, stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well incorporated.

Serve

Serve the cheesy grits hot, and enjoy! Optionally, you can add more cheese on top for extra flavor.