Goes-with-Anything Cheesy Grits

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese offers a healthier option with fewer calories, while processed cheese can be more budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat choice, while margarine can be a more economical substitute.

Bring salt water to a boil.

Add a good amount of grits and stir well.

Let the grits simmer for a few minutes until they start to thicken up.

Remove the grits from heat.

Stir in lots of sharp cheddar cheese and a little butter until smooth and melty.

Stir in some black pepper and a bit of ground red pepper for kick.

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