Cheddar Grits - serve with Barbecue Rubbed Pork

By Jgerwin

Ingredients

• 2 cups fat free milk
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 3/4 cup quick cooking grits
• 1 cup reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 TBLS butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Bring 2 cups fat-free milk and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat. Slowly add 3/4 cup quick cooking grits, stirring well with a whisk. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add 1 cup reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 TBLS butter, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper, stirring until the cheese melts.