Creamy Cheese Grits Recipe
Here's a yummy grits recipe to make for breakfast or brunch. You can whip up these cheesy grits in less than 10 minutes. With just a few ingredients, your grits will come out creamy and delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Grits
- 3 to 4 cups Water
- Salt & Pepper for taste
- 2 to 3 tbsp Butter
- ¼ to ½ cup Milk
- Splash of Half & Half
- Cheese of your choice (American, cheddar, gouda, etc)
Instructions
- On medium to medium-high heat, bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Once the water starts to boil, add some butter.
- Next, add the grits to the pot and whisk for about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Then, add the milk and a splash of half & half. Begin to stir your grits consistently.
- Tip: If your grits start popping too much, you may lower the heat or place a lid over the pot.
- Continue to whisk your grits frequently throughout the cooking time, or until it’s to the consistency or thickness you like.
- Once your grits are done, add your favorite cheese and stir the cheese into the grits until it melts.
- Season with salt and pepper for taste.
- Optional: you may add more butter.
- Serve grits immediately while hot.
- Pair the creamy grits with eggs, toast, or your favorite breakfast meat. Enjoy!