Goes-with-Anything Cheesy Grits
- SERVES
- 6
- COOK TIME
- 5 Min
Looking for a recipe that is inspired by the very best of Southern comfort food? Look no further than our Goes-with-Anything Cheesy Grits! We say it goes with anything because...well...it does! Whether you're serving up breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this recipe for easy, cheesy grits is sure to be a hit. Eat it with shrimp, or serve it as is; we know everyone is going to walk away from the table satisfied.
What You'll Need
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup quick-cooking white or yellow grits
- 1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
What to Do
- In a large saucepan over high heat, bring water and salt to a boil. Add grits and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until mixture is thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and add cheese and butter; stir until melted. Add black and cayenne peppers and stir until well combined. Serve immediately.
Mr. Food Test Kitchen Tip!
- To make individual servings, spoon mixture evenly into a sprayed muffin tin and chill. Just before serving, warm in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through or pop them out of the muffin tin and warm them up in the microwave.
- For some other ways to enjoy classic all-American grits, why not try our BBQ Beef and Grits or our Golden Grits Casserole.
- Want more country-style options for breakfast? Make our Biscuits with Sausage Gravy, or our Country-Fried Steak and Eggs!
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kmcartoonity 62072 74
Sep 19, 2017
Grits are a staple in southern cuisine, and with good reason! I think that everyone should learn how to make them! I've seen TV chefs make them several times, but with all the constant stirring and the risk of burning them, I was always a little bit intimidated to try them myself. These are so rich and creamy. I love to serve them for breakfast with some skillet fried pork sausage patties, but for those watching the calories, a ham steak would be great too!
Dawn 5077626
Jan 14, 2013
This recipe fails to state that they are using quick-cooking grits (aka 5-minute grits). Regular grits take 20 minutes. jkschmid 5867446 - just eliminate the cheese! The grits are not make any different with or without the cheese :) If you want really thin grits, like "Cracker Barrell" serves, you'll want to increase your liquid a bit; they thicken quickly!
wolfspirit67
Aug 29, 2012
I recently tried a different recipe for cheesy grits, i was a little skeptical about making them with milk but they were awesome! i added some sauteed turkey sausage, mushrooms and onion, talk about YUMMY!!!!!! i think with this recipe i will add andouille.
jkschmid 5867446
Jul 25, 2012
All I wanted is a recipe for grits the way "Cracker Barrel" makes them. NO cheese. Thank you
bruso 1178157
Mar 09, 2012
Would like the Back Woods Beans Recipe, also the Backwoods Bar B Q pork Ribs
chorton1 0187509
Mar 07, 2012
add some shrimp even a little bacon grits still with cheese or even red eye gravy i also cover mine and let stand it will cook and added ingredients i am from the carolinas last time home i hauled my meat back on the airplane'
elizabethpietsch 1 613303
Mar 06, 2012
Cheesy Grits are also good with crispy bacon in it, sooooo Good!!!
MsBarneybutt
Mar 06, 2012
Milk with grits?!?!?!!! We're "talking" about grits here, not cream of wheat. All one has to do is just add cheese after the grits, stir until the cheese melted, serve on plate or in a bowl, add just a tad more butter & some salt & pepper. We're talking real good, downhome SOUTHERN grits.... Sheesh. lol - cllM
chorton1 0187509
Mar 07, 2012
might as well make creme of wheat why ruin it make one or the other no milk no sugar do not mess up a good thing let the tradition continue for basic grits
lpangel57 1193412
Mar 07, 2012
Actually grits with a little milk is very good..just enriches the flavor a bit.. Try it you might LOVE it!
airforcemom61669
Jan 17, 2011
This is great, and if you have any left over it's even great to fry it the next morning. All you do is slice the cold left over grits into one inch slices. In a frying pan melt 2 tsp. of butter on medium add the slices and heat on each side about 2 min. Its even awesome topped with maple syrup!
kristinapike67 990 3395
Jan 10, 2012
FRY the cold grits, sliced??? What a concept!!! Definitely going to try this.
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