Creamy Dreamy Grits

I go Flying Biscuit Cafe (from the ATL but lucky to have a location in Gainesville, FL) all of the time for breakfast and found myself craving their Creamy Dreamy Grits. I could tell they were choc full of unnecessary calories and goodness. I HAD to have the recipe. A quick Google search afforded me just what I was searching for and off I went. If you love creamy, cheesy grits please try these. The best part is that they don't take long at all to make and they can be paired with sweet, savory dishes including breakfast, or dinner. I made shrimp and grits last night and YUM. Sorry there is no pic, I ate it before I could think to grab the camera.

Ingredients:

• 6 cups water
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 3 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 cups quick grits
• 1 cup grated white cheddar cheese
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions:

In a saucepan, combine water, half-and-half, salt and white pepper and bring to a boil. Slowly pour grits into boiling water while whisking the entire time. (Watch out for splattering; mixture is very hot.) Reduce to low heat and continue to whisk often, until thick and completely smooth, about 10 minutes.

Add cheese and stir gently until cheese melts. Whisk again to combine. Turn heat off and allow grits to rest 5 minutes. Add butter and stir until completely smooth, silky and shiny.