Name: Garlic Cheddar Grits (Standard)
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 cup Stone-Ground Grits; 4 cups Chicken Broth; 1/2 cup Milk; 4 tbsp Butter; 4 cloves Garlic-minced; 1 1/2 cups Cheddar Cheese-shredded; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

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A comforting and flavorful side dish featuring creamy grits infused with garlic and sharp cheddar cheese. This recipe is straightforward and uses readily available ingredients.

Total 35 min

Serves 6

Steps 6

Ingredients 8

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Grits
1 cup 240 mL Stone-Ground Grits
4 cups 960 mL Chicken Broth
cup 120 mL Milk
4 tbsp 60 mL Butter
4 cloves 12 g Garlic-minced
1 cups 180 g Cheddar Cheese-shredded
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black Pepper

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Instructions

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In a medium saucepan, bring Chicken Broth to a boil.
Gradually whisk in Grits, reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until grits are tender.
In a separate small saucepan, melt Butter over medium heat. Add Garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Stir Garlic Butter, Milk, Salt, and Pepper into the cooked grits.
Remove from heat and stir in Cheddar Cheese until melted and smooth.
Serve immediately.