Cheesy Garlicky Grits

These grits are a great side or add some cooked shrimp for shrimp & grits!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 3-4

Ingredients

• 1  cup buttermilk
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1  cup  coarsely ground grits
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 4  tablespoons salted butter
• 1  cup  freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Place the buttermilk, garlic powder, and salt into a medium pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
2. Whisk in grits, avoiding lumps, cover and reduce heat to low.
3. Cook for 20 minutes.
4. In the last minute, add the pepper, butter, and cheese and whisk until melted and combined.