Cheese Grits Recipe and Video
Cheese grits is a simple, buttery, comforting twist on a classic Southern side dish.
Servings: 4
Calories: 345kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups vegetable broth or chicken if you wish
- 1 tsp coarse salt more or less to taste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 oz sharp cheddar cheese block, grated
Instructions
- Bring water and chicken broth to boil in a medium pot and season with salt.
- Stir in grits and lower heat to low heat.
- Cover and cook for about 20-25 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes or so to prevent lumps from forming and make sure to get the bottom and edges of the pot.
- Once cooked, take off heat and stir in butter and grated cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
Video
Notes
- Grits - this recipe is made for using stone-ground grits, not any other time since it would requite different ingredient ratios and cooking method. Stone-ground grits will also give you the best flavor and is least processed. (Note: “Stone-ground” and “old-fashioned” grits are the same thing.)
- Storing - store leftover grits in an airtight food storage container, in the refrigerator. It should last 3-4 days.
- Reheating - you can simply reheat individual portions in the microwave. Add a tablespoon or two of broth or milk to the grits and reheat in 30-45 second increments, stirring in between.
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 1290mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 864IU | Calcium: 257mg | Iron: 0.5mg