Smoked Gouda Grits

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter 
• 8 ounces gouda cheese smoked shredded
• 6 cups chicken broth low-sodium
• 2 cups milk 
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
• 2 cups quick-cooking grits uncooked
• 2 teaspoons salt 

Equipment

• sauce pan
• whisk

Directions

1. Bring chicken broth, milk, salt, and pepper to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; gradually whisk in grits. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, whisking occasionally, 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese and butter until melted.
2. *Water may be substituted.
3. Note: We tested with Frico Smoked Gouda.