5.0 from 165 votes
Cheese Grits
Easy and creamy, these grits are the perfect side to serve with grilled shrimp.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 426 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
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).
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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
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
% 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.