Garlic & Cheddar Grits

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   Sling half of the butter into a saucepan and melt it over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Dump in the onions, peppers, and jalapenos.

3. 3

   Season with a sprinkling of salt and pepper and cook til soft.

4. 4

   Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more.

5. 5

   Pour in the milk, cover, and bring to a boil.

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   (Watch it so it doesnt boil over.)

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   Turn the heat down to medium-low and slowly stir in the grits.

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   Cook, covered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

9. 9

   Pull the pan off the heat and hurl in the cheeses, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.

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    Stir it around til the cheeses are melted and incorporated into the grits; then spice it all up with some Tabasco and fold in the remaining butter.

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    Spoon the grits up and serve pronto.

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    Or, if serving later, butter a 9 by 13-inch baking pan and preheat the oven to 350.

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    Spoon in the grits and level with a spatula.

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    Throw them into the oven and bake for 45 minutes.

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    Cool and cut into geometric shapes for frying or grilling later.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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