Creamy Grits

Recipe Ingredients

2 cups	474ml	Half-and-half
1		Sea or kosher salt
1 cup	237ml	Old-fashioned grits
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
		Cayenne or hot pepper sauce - to taste
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Crumbled Maytag blue cheese
		= (or 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar)
2 tablespoons	30ml	Chopped fresh chives or parsley

Recipe Instructions

Combine the half-and-half with salt in a deep saucepan. Add 3 cups of water and bring to a rolling boil. Slowly pour in the grits while whisking constantly. Cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, until the grits are soft and smooth, about 20 minutes.

Season with pepper and cayenne to taste. Add the cheese of your choice and stir until melted. Stir in herbs and more salt if needed. Serve hot.

This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.

Each serving: 223 calories; 119 mg. sodium; 44 mg. cholesterol; 10 grams fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 24 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams protein; 0 fiber.

Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 05-21-2003

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