Description
Delicious and creamy cheddar grits, perfect as a side dish or a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grits
- 2–3 cups milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2–3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, pan, or saucepan, combine water and milk over medium heat. Once it starts to bubble gently (not a full boil), reduce the heat to low.
- While whisking, slowly pour in stone ground grits. Don’t rush this part—whisk the whole time to keep it smooth and avoid lumps. Place the lid on the pot and allow the grits to simmer on low heat.
- Remove the lid and whisk the grits every few minutes and return the lid. If they start looking too thick, add a splash of water or milk and keep it moving. They should be soft and creamy, not stiff or clumpy. Cook time varies a lot based on the brand you use; it can take anywhere from 15-30 minutes to soft creamy grits.
- Once the grits are fully cooked, stir in unsalted butter, grated cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Keep stirring until the cheese is fully melted and everything is smooth and creamy.
- Season to taste and adjust as necessary. If you like them extra cheesy or buttery, don’t be shy—add more!
- Spoon into bowls and serve right away while they’re still warm and velvety.
Notes
- Keep an additional 1/2-1 cup of milk handy if the grits get too thick.
- Feel free to load these up with a lot more cheese for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg