Cheese Grits
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 450°F.
- 2
In a large saucepan over medium heat, sweat the onions and garlic with 3 Tbsp butter for 2 minutes. Make sure they don't brown or burn.
- 3
Add the water, milk, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- 4
In a thin stream, slowly pour grits into the liquid, stirring constantly with a whisk to prevent lumping.
- 5
Continue to barely simmer over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for 15 minutes as grits thicken. Smash down any clumps that may form.
- 6
Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese, 3/4 cup cheddar, and 2 Tbsp chives. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 7
Smear remaining butter into a baking dish just large enough for the grits.
- 8
Pour in the grits, sprinkle with remaining cheddar, and bake for 10 minutes.
- 9
Remove and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon of chives.
💡 Cook's Notes
Also see Paula Deen's Cheese Grits recipe for another variation with great reviews.
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