American · Breakfast

Cheese Grits

Stone-ground grits simmered for 20 minutes in milk and water, then stirred with butter and sharp cheddar. Four servings in 25 minutes.

Not yet ratedThis recipe has no ratings yet 25 min total Serves 4 servings Easy
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Cheese Grits, Step by Step

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  1. Whisk the grits, water, milk and salt together in a heavy pan. Bring to a simmer, stirring.

  2. Lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until thick and creamy.

  3. Off the heat, stir in the butter, cheddar and pepper until melted.

  4. Serve at once.

Tips for Making Cheese Grits

  • Whisk the grits into cold liquid.
  • Stir every few minutes as they cook.
  • If your hob runs hot, check at 15 minutes.
  • Loosen with hot water if they stiffen.

What Goes With Cheese Grits

  • Fried eggs
  • Crispy bacon
  • Grilled prawns
  • Hot sauce

Keeping and Reheating

Keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat with milk, stirring, as grits set firm when cold.

Questions About Cheese Grits

How long does Cheese Grits take to make?

About 25 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.

What are the key tips for making Cheese Grits?

Whisk the grits into cold liquid. Stir every few minutes as they cook. If your hob runs hot, check at 15 minutes. Loosen with hot water if they stiffen.

What should I serve with Cheese Grits?

Fried eggs; Crispy bacon; Grilled prawns; Hot sauce.

How should Cheese Grits be stored?

Keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat with milk, stirring, as grits set firm when cold.

Is Cheese Grits suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

Cheese Grits Nutrition Facts

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