Sweet Potato Grits - so Easy, so Good

Marrying two of the South's most treasured dishes, this is a fast, easy, delicious dish to serve with roasted meat. Why haven't we thought of this before, ya'll? Yum!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup quick-cooking grits
• 1 (16 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
• 2  tablespoons salted butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1  cup  shredded monterey jack cheese or 1  cup muenster cheese
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme (dried)

Directions

1. 1. Cook grits according to package directions.
2. 2. Stir in mashed sweet potatoes, butter, salt, and pepper; cook over medium-low heat until heated through. Stir in cheese and thyme.
3. 3. Enjoy!
4. Notes: Omit the salt, if desired. Can use fat-free or light cheese to lighten the calories.