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Grits with Cheese

Name: Grits with Cheese
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1 cup grits; ½–1 tsp salt; Black pepper to taste; Butter or margarine; Grated cheddar cheese

Commercially produced grits are coarsely ground hominy (corn, treated with lye). Corn masa is similar, but more finely ground. Traditional grits are stone-ground maize (corn) that has been sifted to isolate the middle-sized granules, coarser than the product used in baking as corn meal. Grits are a common breakfast food in the southern USA. They are often served much like oatmeal or as a side dish with fried or scrambled eggs. Unlike oatmeal, grits are often topped with cheese. Another recipe can be found at Hominy Grits.

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Ingredients

Makes

4 cups water
1 cup grits
½–1 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
Butter or margarine
Grated cheddar cheese

Ingredients for 5 servings (1.1 kg) · the original recipe

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Method

1
Bring the water to a boil in a 1–2 quart saucepan.
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2
Add the grits, stirring constantly.
3
Reduce heat to low, stirring occasionally until until grits begin to thicken.
4
Cover and continue to cook on low heat for about 5–6 minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid sticking. If the grits become too thick, stir in a small amount of water.
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5
Adjust the seasoning before serving, adding black pepper to taste.
6
Serve with a pat of margarine, butter, or grated cheese on top.

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