Creamy Cheese Grits Recipe

5 from 5 votes

Get the best of Southern comfort with these Creamy Cheese Grits—rich, cheesy, and ready in 15 minutes. A simple dish that’ll have your family coming back for seconds.

Prep Time5

Cook Time7

Total Time12

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 336kcal

Author: Andrea

Ingredients

2 cup water
1 cup half and half
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup quick grits
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese room temperature
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese room temperature
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
pepper to taste

Instructions

Add water, half and half, and salt to a pot and bring to a boil.
As soon as it starts to boil, slowly add the grits while constantly whisking.
Turn the heat down to low, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes. Stir several times to prevent the grits from sticking to the bottom of the pot until it has thickened but has some moisture left.
Turn off the heat. Stir in the cheddar, Parmesan, butter, and pepper until everything is melted and smooth.
Adjust the salt if needed.
It will continue to thicken as it cools. Serve warm.

Notes

- It is delicious to take a scoop of the leftovers, flatten it into a patty, place it in a frying pan, and cook for a few minutes on each side to crisp, and serve with an egg.

To STORE cheese grits, let them cool before transferring to an airtight container and placing them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can FREEZE the grits for up to a month.

To REHEAT, add a splash of milk or water, and gently warm on the stove over low heat while stirring. Alternatively, microwave in short intervals, stirring between each, until heated through.

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