Breakfast Grits

Breakfast Grits Recipe:

Breakfast Grits

Yields 6 Servings

5 Cups      Water
1 Pinch    Black Pepper, Ground
2 tsp       Salt
2 Tbls      Butter
1 Cup       REGULAR(!) Grits
1/4 Cup       Light Cream

NOTE: Do NOT use Quick Cooking Grits.
Heat the water to boiling in a heavy (2 Qt.) saucepan
over high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium.
Add the salt.
Pour the grits into the water in a steady stream,
stirring constantly.
Reduce the heat to low.
Cover.
Cook until all the water is absorbed and the grits
are thick but still creamy
(about 15 minutes).
Heat the cream until it is just warm.
Stir the cream and the pepper into the grits.
Beat briefly if the grits get lumpy.
Remove the pan from the heat.
Cover.
Let stand for 2 minutes.
Serve immediately topped with a pat of butter.