Garlic Grits

Ingredients

• 6 ounce cream cheese cubed
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 6 cups half-and-half 
• 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce 
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
• 1.5 cups quick-cooking grits uncooked
• 1 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• dutch oven

Directions

1. Bring half-and-half, salt, garlic powder, and pepper to a boil in a Dutch oven; gradually stir in grits. Return to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes or until thickened.
2. Add cream cheese and 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, stirring until cream cheese melts.
3. Serve immediately.