Cheesy Tomato Grits

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup coarse grits
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• grated

Instructions

1. Add water, milk, butter and marinara to a large pot over medium heat.
2. Bring to a simmer.
3. Once liquid is simmering, whisk in grits in a slow stream.
4. Whisk constantly to make sure the grits dont clump together.
5. Whisk mixture constantly over low heat until it thickens substantially.
6. It should take 15 to 20 minutes to thicken.
7. Season the grits with salt and pepper and stir in the grated cheese.
8. Continue to stir until cheese is melted.
9. Serve immediately.