Creamy Stone-Ground Grits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons onions
1 2/3 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream or 2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup grits (white or yellow stone-ground grits, NOT quick-cook)
2 tablespoons cream cheese (light or regular)
1/4 teaspoon salt
white pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup green onion (tops only)

Preparation

Saute onion in butter.
Add chicken stock and half and half; bring to a boil.
Whisk in the grits. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Stir in cream cheese, salt, and pepper.
Continue to simmer 1-2 minutes longer until grits are creamy.
Stir in Parmesan cheese and green onions. Serve immediately or cover and keep warm.