Cheesy Smoking Grits

Directions

1. 1
   In saucepan slowly stir grits into boiling water.
2. 2
   Reduce the heat to simmer, cover pan , but stir every minute or so to reduce clumping.
3. 3
   Cook for 12-14 minutes or until thickened.
4. 4
   Add cheese and garlic to cooked grits and stir until melted and combined.
5. 5
   You could just serve this now as a side if you didn't want to wait BUT --
6. 6
   To make them fantastic -- Pour grits into a greased baking dish , sized accordingly to how much you have made, sprinkle top with smoked paprika and put into a preheated 350 oven for 15-20 minutes.
7. 7
   I like a slightly browned crust to mine and I like it to set up so 12-15 minutes works best for my taste -- Enjoy!