Mom's Cheese Grits (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

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

# Instructions:

01 - In a medium pot, mix the water, cream, 4 tablespoons of butter, and salt together.
02 - Turn the stove up to medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil while you grate the cheese.
03 - Use the larger holes on a box grater to shred the cheddar into around 4 cups.
04 - With the water boiling, slowly whisk in the grits to keep them smooth and lump-free.
05 - Once the grits are stirred in, immediately turn the heat down to low.
06 - Let the grits cook on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes until soft and the liquid is absorbed.
07 - Stir the grated cheddar into the cooked grits until it melts completely.
08 - Mix the other 4 tablespoons of butter into the cheesy grits until it’s fully blended.
09 - Splash in a little Tabasco for a touch of heat.
10 - Taste and add more salt if it seems bland.
11 - Dish out the hot grits right away. Serve more Tabasco on the side if desired.
12 - You can store the grits in a baking dish and keep them warm in the oven instead.

# Notes:

01 - Beloved Southern dish.
02 - Smooth and rich.
03 - Uses pantry staples.
04 - Fantastic for any meal.

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