Quick Creamy Southern Cheese Grits
Looking for an easy, delicious side dish? Try this quick Southern cheese grits recipe. It's so creamy and cheesy and great with any meal.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup instant grits
- 4 ozs cheddar cheese shredded
- 4 ozs pepper jack cheese shredded
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
Optional Garnish
- 2 pats butter
- 2 tbsp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 green onion chopped
Instructions
- Simmer: Bring broth, half and half, and butter to a simmer in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Cook: Whisk in the grits. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Add Cheese: Mix in cheese. Cook for 2-3 more minutes until melted.
- Season: Season with salt and garlic to taste.
- Garnish: Garnish with 2 pats butter, shredded cheese and diced green onion.
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Notes
If you choose to use stone-ground (non-instant) grits, simmer the grits for 30-45 minutes, until they are thick and creamy.
Nutrition
Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 1432mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 709IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 459mg | Iron: 10mg