Sweet Potato Grits - So Easy, So Good

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits
• 1 (16 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese or 1 cup muenster cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme (dried)

Recipe

• 1 1. cook grits according to package directions.
• 2 2. stir in mashed sweet potatoes, butter, salt, and pepper; cook over medium-low heat until heated through. stir in cheese and thyme.
• 3 3. enjoy!
• 4 notes: omit the salt, if desired. can use fat-free or light cheese to lighten the calories.