Quick Cheese Grits

This is Jenni's submission to the June 2011 Southern themed recipe swap. (This recipe came from the Quaker Oats Quick Grits package.)

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 2  cups water
• 1⁄2 cup  quaker oats quick-cooking grits
• 4  ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
• 1  dash garlic powder (optional)
•  paprika
•  salt

Directions

1. Boil water.
2. Stir in grits and return to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low.
4. Cook 4-5 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally.
5. Add cheese and garlic powder.
6. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until cheese is melted.
7. Add salt.
8. Sprinkle with paprika.