Cheddar Grits
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4.8
Cheddar Grits
Description
The Cheddar Grits recipe begins by boiling water with kosher salt and gradually stirring in fine, quick-cooking grits. Simmering over low heat thickens the grits over 5 to 7 minutes while stirring prevents lumps. Half-and-half and unsalted butter are then added and the mixture simmers slowly, covered, for 30 to 45 minutes to achieve a creamy and thick consistency.
Once removed from heat, sharp grated cheddar cheese is folded into the grits, melting into the hot base. The dish is garnished with additional cheddar and chopped scallions, adding color and a mild onion note. The texture is smooth and rich with a cheesy depth, characteristic of classic southern grits.
This recipe serves well as a side for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, pairing naturally with eggs, bacon, or smoked meats. The slow simmer method ensures well-cooked, creamy grits without graininess.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt coarse
- 1 cup grits not instant, fine, quick-cooking
- 1 1/4 cups half and half
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese grated, sharp
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 cup scallions , chopped, for garnish
- cheddar cheese for garnish, sharp
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large, heavy bottom saucepan.
- Add the Kosher salt and then slowly add the quick cooking grits, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the grits thicken, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in the half-and-half and butter to the grits. The mixture will thicken as it cooks. Bring back up to a low simmer.
- Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Take the saucepan off the heat and fold in the cheddar cheese.
- Garnish with additional grated cheddar cheese and scallions.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 972mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 635IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 257mg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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