Truffle Cheese Grits

A lot of love goes into making southern comfort food. And you can learn how to make it from a Chef Kenny Bowers, whose restaurant was just named one of the best in the country.

Kenny Bowers' Valentine's Day "Aphrodisiac" Truffle Cheese Grits

1 cup  Quaker Oats quick grits
1 cup water
1-1/3 cups  heavy cream                        
2 oz butter (unsalted)
1 tsp salt (iodized)
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp tumeric
1-1/2 tsp white truffle oil
2 cups  colby jack cheese (shredded)      

In a medium stock pot over med high heat bring butter, cream and water to a low boil.  Then add salt and truffle oil.

Gently a little at a time add grits whisking continually so that they ae evenly distributed and don't clump.  Cook for approximately 5 minutes until thickened creamy and realitively smooth.

Add cheese using a whisk making sure it is evenly distributed.  When all has been added immediately remove from heat and serve.

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