Southern Cheese Grits Recipe
Make this simple Creamy Southern Cheese Grits Recipe with Heavy Cream! These grits are rich, cheesy, and incredibly delicious.
Servings: 4
Calories: 295kcal
Equipment
- 1 medium size saucepan
- 1 wooden spoon or whisk
Ingredients
- 1 cups quick cooking grits
- 3 cups chicken broth or water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 ½ tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Using a medium size saucepan on the stovetop over medium high heat, add 1 cups grits, 3 cups chicken broth, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground pepper. Allow it to come to a boil, about 5 minutes.
- Cover the saucepan with the lid, reduce the heat to low, and allow the grits to slowly simmer until they thicken, about 5 minutes. Remove the lid and whisk frequently to prevent lumps.
- Carefully remove the lid and stir in the 2 tablespoons butter and ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and smooth.
- Stir in the 1 ½ tablespoons heavy cream until combined and allow it to cook for 2 to 3 more minutes.
- Garnish with some additional shredded cheese and chopped fresh parsley or green onions. Serve immediately while still warm. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Use a whisk and whisk often as the grits cook to ensure silky smooth grits.
- Taste and adjust salt and ground pepper to your preference. The chicken broth will add flavor, but plain grits are bland so you may need more seasoning than you think.
- If you don't want cheese grits, then simply omit the cheese and continue following the rest of the recipe instructions.
- For the best grits, cook low and slow. Even quick grits require at least 10 minutes cook time.
Nutrition
Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 1130mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 473IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 1mg
