Best 4 Easy Cheese Grits Recipes

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**Cheese Grits: A Southern Comfort Food Classic**

Cheese grits are a Southern comfort food classic that is typically served for breakfast or brunch. It is a simple dish to make and can be easily customized to your liking. This article provides three different recipes for cheese grits, so you can find the perfect one to suit your taste. The first recipe is a classic Southern cheese grits recipe that uses sharp cheddar cheese, butter, milk, and salt and pepper. The second recipe is a creamy cheese grits recipe that uses heavy cream and Parmesan cheese in addition to the cheddar cheese. The third recipe is a bacon and cheese grits recipe that adds crispy bacon and green onions for a savory twist. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under 30 minutes. Cheese grits are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. They are also a great way to use up leftover cheese.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

EASY, CREAMY CHEESE GRITS



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Make and share this Easy, Creamy Cheese Grits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LorenLou

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 (10 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth (fat-free preferred)
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the chicken broth and whipping cream.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add the grits, and return to boiling.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the cheese, stirring until melted.
  • Allow to sit for about 10 minutes.
  • Serve.

EASY CHEESE JALAPENO BAKED POLENTA (GRITS)



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I don't care for grits, but I love polenta! Who knew they were the same thing? This recipe is made of wholesome ingredients and is so easy. The jalapenos, if properly seeded, add a lot of flavor without added heat. Serve this alongside your tex-mex dishes in place of rice or potatoes.

Provided by MommyMakes

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups water or 5 cups chicken stock
1 cup coarse-ground cornmeal
1 ears of corn, shucked or 1/2 cup frozen corn
1 -2 jalapeno, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons butter
3/4-1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Whisk cornmeal into water, cook until cornmeal comes together and is creamy 5-10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile prepare peppers, and grate cheese.
  • Add corn, pepper, cheese, butter, and salt. Butter a small-medium baking dish.
  • Pour polenta into baking dish and bake 30-45 minutes. Turn on broiler and broil until bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.8, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 34.1, Sodium 610.5, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 8.5

EASY STOVE-TOP CHEESE GRITS



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This is a tasty recipe I made on the spur-of-the-moment, not realising that most cheese grits recipes are baked. These are also delicious with goat cheese in place of the cream cheese.

Provided by scfl76

Categories     Cheese

Time 8m

Yield 4 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
2 cups water
1 cup milk (I used fat-free, it worked fine)
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt

Steps:

  • Combine chicken broth, water, and milk in large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add grits and salt, stir, cover, and reduce to a simmer. Cook five minutes. (For thicker grits, cook slightly longer.).
  • Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese, cheddar, hot sauce, and seasoned salt.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.2, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 24.8, Sodium 315.5, Carbohydrate 18, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 7.1

EASY CHEESE GRITS



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Everyone should know that if you see a young lady with a T-shirt proclaiming G.R.I.T.S, she's proudly letting you know that she's a Girl Raised In The South. She knows how to cook and eat the real thing...grits. Y'all, I like 'em cheesy.

Provided by Recipewrestler

Categories     Grains

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups water
1 cup grits
2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon
1 clove garlic, minced fine
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 dash black pepper
1/4 cup half-and-half
2 -4 ounces cheese (American, Cheddar, Havarti, Swiss)
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Spray a heavy-bottomed saucepan with cooking spray (Pam).
  • Bring 2 cups water, onion, instant chicken bouillion, garlic, pepper and butter to a boil.
  • Add grits to the boiling mixture.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until grits soften.
  • Add half and half and cheese; stir until cheese melts.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.9, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 30, Sodium 210.7, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 6.5

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: Freshly grated cheese and creamy milk will make a big difference in the flavor of your cheese grits.
  • Cook the grits slowly and steadily: Don't rush the cooking process. Low and slow is the key to creamy, delicious grits.
  • Season the grits to taste: Don't be afraid to add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. A little bit of butter or cream can also help to enhance the flavor.
  • Serve the cheese grits hot: Cheese grits are best served hot and fresh out of the pot. They can be topped with a variety of other ingredients, such as cheese, bacon, eggs, or hot sauce.

Conclusion:

Cheese grits are a classic Southern dish that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a pot of cheese grits that will warm your soul and satisfy your taste buds. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give cheese grits a try.

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