Cheddar Cheese Grits

Name: Cheddar Cheese Grits
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4-6
Ingredients: Ingredients; 3 cups water; 1 cup heavy cream; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed; 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 4 cups); 1 cup old-fashioned grits (such as Quaker); Tabasco hot sauce, plus more for serving