Creamy Stone Ground Grits

prep time:: 10 min
total time:: 35 min

Makes 6 servings

ingredients

2 cups milk
1 cup water
1 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup stone ground white or yellow grits
2 cups shredded white or yellow cheddar cheese

directions

In a large, heavy saucepan, over medium heat, combine the milk, water, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of the butter. Bring the liquid to a gentle boil. Slowly stir in stone ground grits and return to low boil. Then reduce to low heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring often. Add additional water as needed. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and serve.

We use stone ground “Speckled Grits” from Nora Mill Granary in Helen, GA. Their web site is: www.noramill.com

Source: Wayne