Creamy Cheddar Grits (to serve with shrimp)

By commercecook

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup quick cooking grits
• 1 1/4 cup half and half
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 stalks green onions, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the salt, then slowly add the grits in a thin steady stream. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally until grits thicken, 5-7 minutes.

Add the half and half and butter to the grits and stir. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally for 45 minutes, until very smooth and creamy. Off the heat, stir in the cheese, green onions and pepper. Season to taste and serve hot.

Grits can be served in a ramekin with an additional handful of cheese on top. Place under the broiler until the cheese is bubbly. Top with green onions.