Creamy Stone-ground Grits

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons onions
• 1 2/3 cups chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream or 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 cup grits ( or yellow stone-ground grits, not quick-cook)
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese (light or regular)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• pepper
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup green onion (tops only)

Recipe

• 1 sauté onion in butter.
• 2 add chicken stock and half and half; bring to a boil.
• 3 whisk in the grits. reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
• 4 stir in cream cheese, salt, and pepper.
• 5 continue to simmer 1-2 minutes longer until grits are creamy.
• 6 stir in parmesan cheese and green onions. serve immediately or cover and keep warm.