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Cheese Grits

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Course Side Dish
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 1/4 cups water
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 4 green onions, white parts minced, green parts sliced thin
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup old-fashioned grits
  • 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions
 

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add scallion whites to melted butter and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in water, half and half, hot sauce, salt and pepper and bring to boil.
  • Slowly whisk grits into saucepan until no lumps remain.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until thick and creamy, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove grits from heat and stir in Monterey Jack, cheddar, 2 tablespoons butter. Stir to combine all ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve sprinkled with sliced dark parts of green onions.