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Yellow Grits with Sharp Yellow Cheddar

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Yellow Grits with Sharp Yellow Cheddar

Let's Get Started: 1. Bring 4 cups water to a rapid boil in a heavy saucepan (you may start with 3 cups and add the 4th as needed while cooking—this may reduce cook time but will require a closer eye and more stirring). 2. Add 1 tsp salt and 2 Tbsp butter. 3. Add 1 cup grits and stir well until the water boils again. 4. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and continue cooking for about 25 minutes, stirring often and adding water if needed. Cheese Pairing Classic sharp yellow cheddar amplifies the sunny sweetness of yellow corn. Finish Stir in 1½ cups sharp yellow cheddar, 2 Tbsp butter, and a splash of whole milk for extra creaminess.
White Grits with Cream Cheese & Parmesan

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White Grits with Cream Cheese & Parmesan

Let's Get Started: 1. Bring 4 cups water to a rapid boil in a heavy saucepan (you may start with 3 cups and add the 4th as needed while cooking—this may reduce cook time but will require a closer eye and more stirring). 2. Add 1 tsp salt and 2 Tbsp butter. 3. Add 1 cup grits and stir well until the water boils again. 4. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and continue cooking for about 25 minutes, stirring often and adding water if needed. Cheese Pairing Silky cream cheese smooths the clean, mellow flavor of white corn; Parmesan adds depth. Finish Blend in 4 oz cream cheese until fully melted, then stir in ½ cup grated Parmesan and a touch of nutmeg.
Speckled Grits with Pepper Jack

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Speckled Grits with Pepper Jack

Let's Get Started: 1. Bring 4 cups water to a rapid boil in a heavy saucepan (you may start with 3 cups and add the 4th as needed while cooking—this may reduce cook time but will require a closer eye and more stirring). 2. Add 1 tsp salt and 2 Tbsp butter. 3. Add 1 cup grits and stir well until the water boils again. 4. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and continue cooking for about 25 minutes, stirring often and adding water if needed. Cheese Pairing Pepper Jack’s gentle spice perks up Speckled’s warm, rustic corn flavor. Finish Stir in 1½ cups shredded pepper jack, plus 2 Tbsp cream. Garnish with sliced scallions or a dash of hot sauce.
Unicorn Grits with Gruyère

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Unicorn Grits with Gruyère

Let's Get Started: 1. Bring 4 cups water to a rapid boil in a heavy saucepan (you may start with 3 cups and add the 4th as needed while cooking—this may reduce cook time but will require a closer eye and more stirring). 2. Add 1 tsp salt and 2 Tbsp butter. 3. Add 1 cup grits and stir well until the water boils again. 4. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and continue cooking for about 25 minutes, stirring often and adding water if needed. Our Suggested Cheese Pairing: Nutty Gruyère echoes Unicorn’s delicate sweetness and toasty undertones. How To Finish Farmer Greg's Way: Melt in 1½ cups shredded Gruyère and ¼ cup cream. Finish with a few grinds of white pepper.
Sea Island Blue Grits with Goat Cheese

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Sea Island Blue Grits with Goat Cheese

Let's Get Started: 1. Bring 4 cups water to a rapid boil in a heavy saucepan (you may start with 3 cups and add the 4th as needed while cooking—this may reduce cook time but will require a closer eye and more stirring). 2. Add 1 tsp salt and 2 Tbsp butter. 3. Add 1 cup grits and stir well until the water boils again. 4. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and continue cooking for about 25 minutes, stirring often and adding water if needed. Cheese Pairing Creamy chèvre enhances the blue grits’ floral, slightly smoky notes. Finish Fold in 6 oz fresh goat cheese and 2 Tbsp butter until creamy. Add a handful of chopped fresh herbs (chives or thyme) for brightness.
Guinea Flint Grits with Parmigiano-Reggiano

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Guinea Flint Grits with Parmigiano-Reggiano

Let's Get Started: 1. Bring 4 cups water to a rapid boil in a heavy saucepan (you may start with 3 cups and add the 4th as needed while cooking—this may reduce cook time but will require a closer eye and more stirring). 2. Add 1 tsp salt and 2 Tbsp butter. 3. Add 1 cup grits and stir well until the water boils again. 4. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and continue cooking for about 25 minutes, stirring often and adding water if needed. Cheese Pairing Parmigiano-Reggiano’s savory umami lifts Guinea Flint’s earthy, heirloom-corn complexity. Finish Stir in 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, 2 Tbsp cream, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Garnish with cracked black pepper.
Jimmy Red Grits with Aged White Cheddar

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Jimmy Red Grits with Aged White Cheddar

Let's Get Started: 1. Bring 4 cups water to a rapid boil in a heavy saucepan (you may start with 3 cups and add the 4th as needed while cooking—this may reduce cook time but will require a closer eye and more stirring). 2. Add 1 tsp salt and 2 Tbsp butter. 3. Add 1 cup grits and stir well until the water boils again. 4. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and continue cooking for about 25 minutes, stirring often and adding water if needed. Cheese Pairing:  Aged white cheddar brings sharpness that highlights Jimmy Red’s rich, nutty-sweet depth. Finish Stir in 1½ cups grated aged white cheddar and ¼ cup heavy cream at the end of cooking. Top with a sprinkle of smoked paprika and a pat of butter.