Cornmeal Pudding with Cheese

Directions

1. 1
   Bring water and salt to a boil in a heavy medium saucepan.
2. 2
   Add grits gradually, stirring, and return to boil.
3. 3
   Simmer over low heat, stirring, until thick and porridgelike and grains are tender, about 18 minutes.
4. 4
   Increase heat to moderate and add mozzarella a little at a time, stirring, until melted into grits.
5. 5
   (Mixture will be stringy but pliable.)
6. 6
   Serve piping hot.