The Best Southern Cheese Grits
Classic Southern Cheese Grits go with any meal from breakfast to supper and are fabulous with anything from chicken to fried fish to shrimp.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4, 4 servings 1x
- Method: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Southern, Vintage
Ingredients
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- 2 ⅔ cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup grits (stone-ground, quick cooking, or regular)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Bring the water, butter and salt to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Stir the grits into the boiling water using a whisk.
- Cover the pot, lower the heat to a simmer and cook the grits according to the package directions.
- When the grits are done, stir in the black pepper and garlic powder.
- Add the cheese and stir until blended.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 52 mg
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