Ingredients

2 cups uncooked stone-ground yellow grits1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup mayonnaise3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained3 green onions, diced1 teaspoon sugarDash cayenne pepper1/4 cup butter, softenedSalt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Prepare grits according to package directions. Keep warm.

Meanwhile, using a mixer, beat cream cheese. Add mayonnaise; continue beating until creamy. Add next 5 ingredients, mixing until well blended.

Stir butter and pimiento cheese mixture into the warm grits; season to taste. Mix well.