anyone have an AWESOME cheese grits recipe?

I thought you might like this recipe I sure do :woohoo:

Cheese Grits

(4 servings)

Author of recipe: Carole Greenwood

Greenwood uses a smoked cheese -- either white cheddar or Gouda -- the grits are equally good when made with a standard sharp white cheddar or young Gouda.

1 cup heavy (whipping) cream

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter

1/2 cup old-fashioned (not quick-cooking) grits

1/2 cup grated cheese, such as white cheddar or Gouda

Salt to taste

In a saucepan over low heat, heat the cream and butter until the butter melts. Whisking constantly, slowly add the grits in a steady stream, whisking until completely incorporated. Increase the heat to medium-low or medium and simmer gently until the liquid is absorbed and grits are thoroughly cooked, 20 to 30 minutes. If the grits appear to be dry, add a little water, 1 tablespoon at a time.

When the grits are completely cooked, stir in the cheese, remove from the heat and, using a wooden spoon, stir until the cheese is completely melted. Season with salt to taste.

Here's one I like from the Bed and Breakfast Cookbook by Martha Murphy. Everyone loves it each time I make it.

BAKED GARLIC CHEESE GRITS

1 cup grits

4 cups boiling water

1/4 cup butter

3 eggs, beaten

1-2 cloves garlic, crushed

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper (You can use 2 small jalepenos here if you want - I would remove seeds and saute them first)

1 TBS. chopped fresh chives

3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese

In large bowl stir the grits into the boiling water until sligtly thickened. Add rest of the ingredients and stir til cheese melts. Pour into greased casserole and bake on EGG or in oven for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

Enjoy!!

Faith
Tampa, FL