Paula's Creamed Corn - Paula Deen

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 (16-ounce) package frozen corn, thawed
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1½ tablespoons quick-cooking grits (not instant)
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese