Pimento Cheese Brunch Grits
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Pimento Cheese Brunch Grits
Description
Pimento Cheese Brunch Grits feature a rich pimento cheese blend made from sharp white cheddar, pimentos, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and seasonings. The cheese mixture is folded into grits cooked in chicken stock until creamy. The grits are topped with sliced bacon, eggs cooked to your preference, and a sprinkle of green onion for freshness and texture. The cheesy grits base provides a smooth, savory backdrop to the crispiness of bacon and the richness of the eggs, creating a multi-textured dish that’s filling and flavorful without being complicated.
The recipe involves cooking the grits in stock for depth of flavor and stirring in the creamy pimento cheese to add richness. Bacon provides a crunchy contrast, while eggs add protein and an additional texture layer. Green onions add a fresh finish. The pimento cheese can be made in advance and stored for other uses, like dipping crackers or vegetables.
This dish is perfect for brunch when you want something substantial that combines creamy, cheesy, and smoky elements in one bowl. It pairs well with simple sides or fresh vegetables and can be customized with the type of eggs or bacon used.
Ingredients
pimento cheese
- 12 ounces cheddar cheese freshly grated, sharp, white
- 1 Pimentos 4-ounce jar, drained
- 4 ounces cream cheese 1/2 block, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
grits
- 4 cups chicken stock low-sodium, or vegetable stock
- 1 cup grits I like the quaker 5 minute grits, but you can definitely use the stone ground if you’re a grit purist! - just follow the directions they come with, quick-cooking
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 lices Bacon cooked
- 4 egg cooked to your liking! (poached, fried, etc
- 1/4 cup green onion for topping, sliced
Instructions
pimento cheese
- Add all ingredients together in a large bowl and mix well until combined. You will have some leftovers, so store it in a sealed container in the fridge! Best dip ever with crackers and veggies, woohoo!
grits
- As a note, I like to get the bacon started (I usually just fry it in a skillet!) and have a skillet or pot ready for your eggs.
- Bring the stock to a boil in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, add the grits and whisk constantly until they are fully mixed into the stock, about a minute or two. Reduce the heat to low and cover, stirring once or twice more, until the grits are thicker and creamy, about 5 minutes. Stir in about 1/2 to 2/3 cup of pimento cheese until creamy. Keep the grits over the lowest heat possible and take a few minutes to cook the eggs to your liking.
- To serve, spoon the grits into bowls. Top with an egg, a slice or 2 of bacon and some green onions. I like to serve with a spoonful of extra pimento cheese!
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