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Smoked Cheddar Grits with Broiled Heirloom Tomatoes
Creamy cheddar grits topped with broiled heirloom tomatoes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 288 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups reduced-fat milk
- 1 cup grits
- ⅔ cup smoked cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tbsp butter
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices heirloom tomatoes
Instructions
- Bring the water and milk to a boil in a large saucepan. Whisk in the grits, cover, and reduce heat to low. Stir often and cook until thick and creamy, 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat broiler. Remove saucepan from heat and whisk in the cheese, garlic, and butter, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide the grits into four large ramekins that have been sprayed with oil or cooking spray. (If you don't have large ramekins or mini cocottes, about 6 small ramekins will work.) Top each ramekin with a slice of tomato, lightly spray the tomato with oil, then sprinkle a little additional salt and pepper on top.
- Place ramekins on a baking sheet and broil for 5–10 minutes, or until the tomato is softened and starting to blister.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
288kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
184mg
(8%)
Potassium
309mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
624IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
290mg
(29%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 288kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 624IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 290mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.