Pimento Cheese Grits

Ultra creamy grits swirled with homemade pimento cheese — a Southern dream.

Ingredients

• 1.00 cup stone-ground grits
• 4.00 cup water
• 1.00 tsp salt
• 2.00 tbsp butter
• 1.00 cup sharp cheddar
• 4.00 oz cream cheese , softened
• 0.25 cup pimentos
• 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring water and salt to a boil.

2. 2

   Slowly whisk in grits.

3. 3

   Reduce heat and cook 20-25 minutes, stirring often, until thick and creamy.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and stir in butter, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese until melted and smooth.

5. 5

   Fold in diced pimentos.

6. 6

   Season with cayenne and black pepper.

7. 7

   Serve immediately as a side dish or topped with fried eggs.

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