Garlic & Cheddar Grits

Directions

1. 1
   Sling half of the butter into a saucepan and melt it over medium-high heat.
2. 2
   Dump in the onions, peppers, and jalapenos.
3. 3
   Season with a sprinkling of salt and pepper and cook til soft.
4. 4
   Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more.
5. 5
   Pour in the milk, cover, and bring to a boil.
6. 6
   (Watch it so it doesnt boil over.)
7. 7
   Turn the heat down to medium-low and slowly stir in the grits.
8. 8
   Cook, covered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. 9
   Pull the pan off the heat and hurl in the cheeses, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.
10. 10
    Stir it around til the cheeses are melted and incorporated into the grits; then spice it all up with some Tabasco and fold in the remaining butter.
11. 11
    Spoon the grits up and serve pronto.
12. 12
    Or, if serving later, butter a 9 by 13-inch baking pan and preheat the oven to 350.
13. 13
    Spoon in the grits and level with a spatula.
14. 14
    Throw them into the oven and bake for 45 minutes.
15. 15
    Cool and cut into geometric shapes for frying or grilling later.