Creamy Cheese Grits

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Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 5 cups milk
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked stone-ground white grits
• 1 (10 ounce) block sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

 
Directions:

1. Bring 2 tabespoons butter, next 4 ingredients, and 5 cups water to a boil in a medium-size Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Gradually whisk in grits, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 1/2 hours or until thickened.
3. Stir in cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons butter until melted. Serve immediately.

 
Note:
Quick-Cooking Creamy Cheddar Cheese Grits: Substitute 2 cups uncooked quick-cooking grits for stone-ground grits. Decrease water and milk to 4 1/2 cups each. Prepare recipe as directed, cooking grits 10 to 15 minutes or until thickened.