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Cheese Grits

Delicious Southern Cheese Grits, creamy and rich these Grits will leave you feeling full and satisfied!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Breakfast
Author: Melanie Cagle

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Equipment

  • 1 4.5 Quart Pot

Ingredients

  • 6 Cups Water
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1-½ Cups Quick Cooking Grits
  • 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese sharp cheddar, Monteray Jack, freshly grated
  • 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter unsalted
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Bring water to a boil, with the salt added.
    6 Cups Water, ½ teaspoon Salt
  • Gradually stir in the grits and cook for 4-5 Minutes, until thickened.
    1-½ Cups Quick Cooking Grits
  • Remove from the heat and add the freshly grated cheese, butter and black pepper.
    2 Cups Cheddar Cheese, 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Stir until completely combined and creamy.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

There are different types of grits. Stone Ground Grits, Hominy Grits, Quick Grits and Easy Grits are the most common. This recipe uses Quick Grits, but you could use the others, you'd have to adjust the cooking times accordingly though (see post above).
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 434mg | Fiber: 1g

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