Cheese Grits

Name: Cheese Grits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: North America, Southern
Ingredients: 2 cups 2% milk; 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup uncooked old-fashioned grits; 2 to 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese; Pepper and additional salt to taste

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Grits make a pleasingly neutral side dish, but these cheese grits bring a little more to the table. The cheese gives them flavor and richness enough to complement most entrees.

Ingredients

2 cups 2% milk
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked old-fashioned grits
2 to 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Pepper and additional salt to taste

Directions

Combine milk, broth and water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add salt. Whisk in grits; reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring frequently, until creamy, 15-20 minutes.
Stir in cheese until melted. Season with pepper and additional salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 225 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 629mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.

As a comfy side dish, cheese grits have fantastic potential but sometimes need a flavor boost. For add-ins, try red pepper flakes, fresh rosemary or crushed garlic. —Paula Hughes, Birmingham, Alabama

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