Best Ever Cheese Grits

Best Ever Cheese Grits

• 2 cups chicken bone broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup half and half
• 1/4 strip bacon
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup old-fashioned grits
• 1 1/2 sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth, water and piece of bacon to a boil.
2. Add the garlic and slowly stir in the grits.
3. Reduce the heat to moderately low and cook, stirring frequently, until the grits are tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cheese, butter and cream.
5. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.