Jalapeno Cheddar Grits

Ingredients

3 tablespoons salted butter
1 sweet or red onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon finely minced jarred jalapenos
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups whole milk or buttermilk
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Crushed red pepper; as needed
(Optional) ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

Melt butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Saute onion until soft; add garlic and saute 3 minutes longer. Add salt and pepper and jalapenos and stir for 3 minutes.

Raise heat to medium-high and stir in broth and milk. Bring to a boil and whisk in grits.

Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook 5-10 minutes until grits have thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese and adjust salt and pepper to taste.

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