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Cheesy Grits Recipe

02/06/2025
Cheese
Total time: 25 min
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 6
Bowl of cheesy grits
Cheese Butter Milk

What goes with any meal and even works as a snack? Cheesy grits! Warm up on a cold day with an easy-to-make comfort food. This creamy cheddar grits recipe takes mild corn flavor up a notch with the addition of shredded Cheddar and a dash of paprika. Milk—whether lactose-free or not—brings out the rich and smooth texture. Our cheesy grits recipe is also a good source of protein, Vitamin A and calcium.

Whether you are making cheesy grits for breakfast or supper, serve it with chicken, fried fish, shrimp or even eggs! You can also use it as a side dish with your favorite topping. 

You can also swap out the Cheddar for Pepper Jack and add green chilies and fresh cilantro for the classic Southwest cheese grits.

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Ingredients:

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Directions:

  1. Heat water and salt in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat to boiling. Slowly whisk grits, butter and garlic into the boiling water; reduce heat to medium-low. Gradually whisk to prevent lumpy grits. Cover the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until grits have thickened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add cheese, milk and paprika. Cook and stir until the cheese is melted.

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