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Creamy Cheesy Grits

Creamy Cheesy Grits

Cuisine:American

Course:Side Dish

5m prep 35m cook 40m ready

Creamy, cheesy grits made with quick grits, heavy cream, Havarti and cheddar cheese. A comforting Southern-style side dish perfect for weekends.

Ingredients

Servings:

Nutrition (per serving, estimated)

Estimated based off 5 of 8 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).

Energy
121 cal
Protein
2.49 g
Carbohydrate
1.18 g
Fiber
0.1 g
Sugars
0.8 g
Sodium
137 mg
Total fat
12.1 g
Saturated fat
7.49 g
Monounsaturated fat
3.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat
0.47 g
Vitamins & minerals
  • Calcium: 29.8 mg
  • Iron: 0.06 mg
  • Magnesium: 4.27 mg
  • Phosphorus: 38.5 mg
  • Potassium: 36.7 mg
  • Zinc: 0.12 mg

Let's Prepare

Collect

Gather these ingredients - no prep needed yet.

  • 3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup quick grits
  • 4 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Prepare

  • Shred 1/2 cup creamy Havarti cheese
  • Shred 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine 3 cups water and ½ cup heavy cream. Bring to a full boil.

  2. Step 2.

    Once boiling, slowly sprinkle in 1 cup quick grits while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the grits are thick and creamy.

  3. Step 3.

    Add 4 tablespoons salted butter, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ cup shredded Havarti cheese, and ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Stir until the butter and cheese are fully melted and the grits are smooth and creamy. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

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