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: PT5M
Cook time: PT10M
Total time: PT15M
Rating
4.96 stars (123 reviews)
Keywords
cheese grits
Ingredients
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)
Categories
Breakfast
Cuisine
Southern, Vintage
Steps
Bring the water, butter and salt to a boil in a small saucepan.
Add the grits to 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.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1
Calories: 280 kcal
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Protein: 11 g
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 52 mg
Sodium: 860 mg
Sugar: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Reviews
Arlene on 2025-02-01 (5 stars): Wow, this was my first time making grits.. I added some Cajun shrimp, my whole family was blown away. Thanks for sharing your wonderful recipe, def a keeper in my family.
