Cheese Grits
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Cheese Grits
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Easy and creamy, these grits are the perfect side to serve with grilled shrimp.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water or milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grits not instant or stone-ground
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup butter
- heavy whipping cream optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water, chicken broth, garlic powder, and salt to a boil over medium-high heat.
- While whisking, slowly add the grits and salt. Reduce the heat to low and cook uncovered for 18-20 minutes or thick and creamy (or follow the times listed on your grits package).
- Remove from the heat and stir in cheese and butter until melted. (Add a little bit of heavy cream if desired).
Notes
- If you are using stone ground grits, follow the cook time on your package replacing water with chicken broth.
- Leftover cheese grits will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
426
(21%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
811mg
(34%)
Potassium
111mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
865IU
(17%)
Calcium
312mg
(31%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 426 | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 811mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 111mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 865IU | 17% |
| Calcium | 312mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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