RECIPE

© Brown W. Cannon III

Cheese Grits

• Recipe by Amber Huffman

“I seriously have received three marriage proposals over a bowl of my cheese grits,” says Amber Huffman. “I’ve accepted none so far.”

• Fast

Ingredients

1. 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2. 1 garlic clove, minced
3. 1 cup old-fashioned grits
4. 4 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
5. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
6. 2 tablespoons heavy cream
7. Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the garlic and slowly stir in the grits. Reduce the heat to moderately low and cook, stirring frequently, until the grits are tender, 20 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cheese, butter and cream. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Serve With

Barbecued shrimp.