Southern Creamy Cheese Grits
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Southern Creamy Cheese Grits
Description
This recipe starts by bringing water to a boil seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper. Corn grits are added and stirred as they absorb the water and thicken to a pudding-like consistency. Stirring prevents lumps and scorching while cooking over medium heat.
The softened grits are then enriched with unsalted butter, whole milk, and sharp cheddar cheese, stirred in to melt and combine. The texture thickens further as the grits absorb the dairy, and the flavor deepens with the sharpness of the cheddar powdering the creamy base.
Southern Creamy Cheese Grits are a traditional side, frequently served with breakfasts like eggs and bacon, or dinner plates featuring seafood and barbecue meats. The grits provide a comforting creamy balance to savory mains.
The recipe notes that grits textures can be adjusted by cooking time and liquid ratio, allowing some to prefer thicker or more soupy consistencies. Serve warm immediately after cooking for best texture.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ Cup water
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 grits heaped tablespoon
- 1 Tbs butter unsalted, sweet cream
- ¼ Cup milk whole
- ¼ Cup cheddar cheese shredded sharp
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil on the stove top over high heat. You can add the salt and pepper while you are waiting for the water to boil.
- Just as water starts to boil, pour in the grits. Stir. Stir frequently. As the grits start to boil hard, turn the heat down to medium. Eventually the water will cook down and the grits will start to thicken, bubble and spring out of the pan onto your arm (be careful they are hot). Keep stirring, but you can turn the heat down a little more if they are popping out and burning you. Stir some more.
- Just as the grits are becoming thick like the consistency of pudding, add the butter, milk and cheese. Stir some more. Wait at least 1 minute, but they are ready to eat whenever they are the consistency you like. I like mine thick like pudding. Some people like theirs a little more soupy. You be the judge. They will become thicker the longer you allow them to cook.
- Remove from the heat
Notes
- This dish serves as a classic American side to accompany a variety of meals.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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