Corn porridge with cheese crust in a frying pan

Time: 20 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Transform corn grits into a delicious side dish, bursting with a rich, creamy flavor thanks to milk, butter, and cheddar cheese. Quick-cooking corn grits are simmered in a mixture of milk and water on the stovetop in an oven-safe skillet. Once cooked, butter and grated cheese are stirred into the grits until melted. Sprinkle everything with a generous amount of cheese and broil in the oven until the tender, creamy grits are coated with a delicious cheesy crust. Serve with vegetables, meat, or seafood.

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Recipe:

In a medium ovenproof skillet, combine 2 cups each milk and water and bring to a simmer; stir in 1 cup quick-cooking cornmeal, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoon butter and 3/4 cup shredded cheddar until melted. Sprinkle with an additional 3/4 cup cheese; broil until the cheese begins to shimmer, 2 to 3 minutes.