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4 cups of water
2 tablespoons of unsalted Land O'Lakes butter
6 small cloves of garlic, minced well, or to taste
1/2 cup of heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup of uncooked quick grits
2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
Additional salt and pepper, as needed
Hot sauce, optional
Put the water on to boil. Melt the butter in a small skillet. Finely mince the garlic and add it to the melted butter, cooking just until tender. Remove and set aside.
Just as the water is about to boil, turn down to medium and stir in the cream. Add the salt, and then slowly add in the grits, stirring constantly the entire time you are adding them in. When the grits begin to bubble, turn heat down to a medium low simmer, and continue cooking, stirring often, until mixture is thickened and creamy, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and butter from the skillet and stir in the cheese. This is a good time to wash out the skillet and start your eggs! Cook the grits only long enough for the cheese to melt. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with a couple dashes of hot sauce if desired.
