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Cheese Grits Recipe
Try your hand with this Cheese Grits recipe that's full of flavor and ready in under 30 minutes. It's quick and easy to cook grits in a butter and garlic sauce, then add cheese to really take them over the top.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 239 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. butter divided
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 3 cups broth chicken or vegetable, regular sodium
- 1 cup milk or other plant-based milk alternative
- 1 cup grits white or yellow, stone-ground
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tsp. salt to taste
- ¼ tsp. black pepper to taste
- Green onions or parsley finely chopped, optional
Instructions
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter to a medium-sized pot over medium heat and wait for it to melt. Add in the garlic and saute for 30 seconds, or until lightly browned and fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and milk to the pot and bring to a boil. Stir in grits and bring back to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pot with a lid and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring every 5-10 minutes to prevent clumping.
- Once the grits are cooked, mix in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, cheddar cheese, salt and black pepper, to taste. Serve with finely chopped green onions or parsley and enjoy!
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Notes
- How to prep ahead of time: You can shred the cheese a day or two in advance.
- How to store: Place the cheesy grits in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days.
- How to freeze: Seal leftover cheese grits in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 to 4 months.
- How to reheat: The grits can be warmed in the oven or in a pan on the stove. You may need to stir in extra broth, water, or milk to thin the girts back out.
Nutrition Information
Calories
239kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
986mg
(41%)
Potassium
61mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
681IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
139mg
(14%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 986mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 681IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.