Creamy Gruyère Grits

Prep: 10 min., Cook: 20 min.

Yield: Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon  salt
• 1 1/4  cups  uncooked quick-cooking grits
• 1  (8-oz.) block Gruyère cheese, shredded*
• 1/2  cup  half-and-half
• 1  tablespoon  butter
• 1/4  teaspoon  pepper

Preparation

1. Bring 5 1/4 cups water and 1 tsp. salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; gradually whisk in 1 1/4 cups grits, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, whisking occasionally, 12 to 15 minutes or until thickened. Whisk in shredded Gruyère cheese and remaining ingredients until cheese is melted and mixture is blended.

*1 (8-oz.) block Swiss or white Cheddar cheese, shredded, may be substituted.