Classic Southern Cheese Grits
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Classic Southern Cheese Grits

Creamy, cheesy stone-ground grits that melt in your mouth - a Southern breakfast staple that's pure comfort in a bowl.

35 min
6 servings

Prep Time

5m

Cook Time

30m

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Nutrition Per Serving

fat

25

carbs

28

fiber

2

protein

12

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Ingredients

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  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup stone-ground grits
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese

Instructions

1

Bring water and salt to a boil in a heavy-bottomed pot.

2

Slowly whisk in grits, reduce heat to low.

3

Cook, stirring frequently, for 25-30 minutes until tender and creamy.

4

Stir in butter until melted.

5

Add cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and heavy cream, stirring until smooth.

6

Season with white pepper and adjust salt to taste.

7

Serve hot with extra butter on top if desired.

Chef's Comfy Tip

Stone-ground grits take longer but have so much more flavor than instant - they're worth every minute of stirring.

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