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Cheese Grits Recipe + Video

The Creamiest Cheese Grits Recipe Ever - The best classic southern grits are loaded with cheese and butter for the most incredibly creamy and super cheesy grits recipe! Enjoy for breakfast or as silky, savory dinner side dish.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 411 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups milk 2% or whole
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 ¼ cups old fashioned corn grits (coarse white cornmeal_
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or I like half cheddar and half pepper jack)

Instructions

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  1. Mix the milk, water, salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and paprika in a large 6 quart sauce pot. Set over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
  2. Once boiling, whisk in the grits, until there are no clumps. Lower the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 12-20 minutes, (depending on the package instructions) stirring occasionally.
  3. Once the grits seem soft and thick, stir in the butter and shredded cheese. Taste, then season as needed.
  4. If the grits are thicker than desired, stir in another ¼ - ¾ cup water. They will continue to thicken as they cool.

Notes

  • You can incorporate any type of cheese you like.
  • This recipe is a great make-ahead. Just rewarm on the stovetop with a splash of water or milk.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 411kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 1108mg (46%) Potassium 239mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 976IU (20%) Calcium 347mg (35%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 411

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 411kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 1108mg 46%
Potassium 239mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 976IU 20%
Calcium 347mg 35%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.