Cheddar Grits

Name: Cheddar Grits
Ingredients: 2 teaspons kosher salt; 1 cup fine quick cooking grits; 1 1/4 cups half and half; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 1/2 cups aged Cheddar grated 4 oz; 1/2 cup (4)chopped scallions; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; cheddar and scallions for garnish

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Ingredients

2 teaspons kosher salt
1 cup fine quick cooking grits
1 1/4 cups half and half
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups aged Cheddar grated 4 oz
1/2 cup (4)chopped scallions
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
cheddar and scallions for garnish

Directions

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