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The Best Southern Cheese Grits
Classic Southern Cheese Grits go with any meal from breakfast to supper and are fabulous with anything from chicken to fried fish to shrimp.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 ⅔ cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup grits stone-ground, quick cooking, or regular
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese grated
Instructions
- Bring the water, butter and salt to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Add the grits to the boiling water using a whisk.
- Cover the pot, lower the heat to a simmer and cook the grits according to the package directions.
- When the grits are done, stir in the black pepper and garlic powder.
- Add the cheese and stir until blended.
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Notes
- To store leftovers, keep them tightly covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- To reheat, place the grits in the microwave on 50% power and stir every 30 seconds. Or add a splash of water and reheat over low heat in a small saucepan stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
860mg
(36%)
Potassium
80mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
531IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
265mg
(27%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 860mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 531IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 265mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.