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Flying Biscuit's Creamy Dreamy White Cheddar Grits


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Cuisine: American Southern Vegetarian

FROM THE MENU OF . . . FLYING BISCUIT CAFE
1655 McLendon Ave., Atlanta
404-687-8888

1001 Piedmont Ave.
Atlanta
404-874-8887

Q: The white cheese grits at the Flying Biscuit are a little glob of heaven in a bowl. Can you persuade them to part with the recipe? I have late-night cravings!
--- Jana Homik, Norcross

A: Delia Champion, owner of the Flying Biscuit Cafe, says its Creamy Dreamy White Cheddar Grits are a favorite among customers. If you have trouble finding white cheddar, you can substitute yellow.

Hands on time: 20 minutes  Total time: 30 minutes  Serves: 12

Ingredients:

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

Instructions:

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.
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.

Nutrition:

Per serving: 221 calories (percent of calories from fat, 49), 6 grams protein, 23 grams carbohydrates, trace fiber, 12 grams fat (7 grams saturated), 35 milligrams cholesterol, 549 milligrams sodium.

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