Flying Biscuit's Creamy Dreamy White Cheddar Grits

This recipe is from The Flying Biscuit, an awesome little resturant in 2 locations in Atlanta GA. You always have to wait a few minutes to be seated but I would wait days if I had to to eat there. The biscuits and the grits are what makes this place so popular and the atmostphere is euphoric.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 6  cups water
• 2  cups half-and-half
• 3  teaspoons kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
• 2  cups quick-cooking grits
• 1  cup white cheddar cheese, grated
• 4  tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine water, half-and-half, salt and white pepper and bring to a boil. Slowly pour grits into boiling water while whisking the entire time. (Watch out for splattering; mixture is very hot.) Reduce to low heat and continue to whisk often, until thick and completely smooth, about 10 minutes.
2. Add cheese and stir gently until cheese melts. Whisk again to combine. Turn heat off and allow grits to rest 5 minutes. Add butter and stir until completely smooth, silky and shiny.