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Southern Cheese Grits

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 95 min

Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 4 cups water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup regular grits, uncooked
  • 1 egg, well beaten
  • 1 ½ cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or more to taste
  • 1 pinch paprika, or as needed