Charleston Grits

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 3 cups milk, whole preferred
• 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 1 cup grits, stone ground preferred
• 1 cup cream

Instructions

1. Combine the milk, water, salt, and butter in a large saucepan.
2. Over medium heat, bring just barely to a boil.
3. Add the grits while stirring, being careful to avoid lumps.
4. Return to a boil, stirring frequently, then reduce to a simmer.
5. Cook until just past al dente, twenty minutes or more, stirring frequently. "Quick" grits will take less time.
6. Add the cream and cook for another 5 or 10 minutes.
7. Serve hot with additional butter, salt, and pepper.

Yield

Serves 6.