Instructions: Bake pecans in a shallow pan at 350 , stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until toasted; cool.

Stir together 1/2 cup pecans, butter, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl until well blended. Line a 2-cup bowl or mold with plastic wrap; spoon in butter mixture.

Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Unmold onto a serving plate, discarding plastic wrap; sprinkle with remaining pecans.

Cook grits according to package directions; serve with butter.

Yield: 10 to 12 servings.

Note: Stone-ground grits are available from Selwood Farm in Alpine,

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