2-Ingredient Breakfasts · Number 6

Cheese Grits

  • Two ingredients
  • 10 min
Macro of cheddar sliding into fiercely bubbling grits in a pot still on the flame, small orange beads of oil separating from it and spreading across the surface
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You need

Good to know: One serving each; salt, pepper, water and a little butter or oil for the pan are free.

What to do

  1. Boil 1 cup water with a pinch of salt.
  2. Pour in the grits slowly, stirring.
  3. Cover and cook on low 5-7 min, stirring now and then, until thick and smooth.
  4. Off the heat, stir in the cheese until melted.

Adapted from a recipe by Quaker.

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