Cheese Grits Moms (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned grits.
02 - 1 cup heavy cream.
03 - 3 cups water.
04 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
05 - 8 tablespoons butter, split in half.
06 - 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese.
07 - Tabasco sauce to your liking.

# Instructions:

01 - In a medium pot, combine heavy cream, water, kosher salt, and 4 tablespoons of butter.
02 - Bring the mixture up to a rapid boil on medium-high while you’re grating cheese.
03 - Shred the cheddar on the larger side of a box grater—should make about 4 cups worth.
04 - Slowly sprinkle grits into boiling mixture, stirring all the time so it doesn’t get clumpy.
05 - Once the grits are mixed in, turn the heat way down to low.
06 - Let the grits gently cook for 20 minutes, stirring every so often until they’re tender and the liquid’s gone.
07 - Stir the grated cheddar into the cooked grits until it’s smooth and melted through.
08 - Stir in the rest of the butter (4 tablespoons) until it’s melted and blended in.
09 - Shake in Tabasco a little at a time to bring out the flavors.
10 - Give it a taste and add a touch more salt if it needs it.
11 - Dish it out while it’s still hot, with extra Tabasco on the side if you like.
12 - Or you can pop it in a baking dish and keep it warm in the oven instead.

# Notes:

01 - Southern favorite.
02 - Thick and indulgent.
03 - Basic pantry staples.
04 - Great for side or main.

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