Best Creamy Cream Cheese Grits Recipes

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CREAMY CREAM CHEESE GRITS



Creamy Cream Cheese Grits image

A nice change from regular cheddar grits. And oh so creamy.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 qt milk
1/4 tsp granulated garlic powder with parsley
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground white pepper
1/4 tsp tabasco
1 c quick cooking grits
4 oz cream cheese, cut into cubes
4 oz cheddar cheese, cut into cubes

Steps:

  • 1. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat combine, milk, garlic, salt, pepper and Tabasco.
  • 2. Heat, stirring slowly and constantly until milk just comes to a boil.
  • 3. Add grits and stir to mix. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until grits are thick and creamy, 5-6 minutes.
  • 4. Add cheese and stir until they are completely melted. Serve warm.

CREAMY CREAM CHEESE GRITS



Creamy Cream Cheese Grits image

I love grits but sometimes it lacks flavor. The tabasco might change this for me. Out of The Times-Picayne, Greater New Orleans.

Provided by Ck2plz

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 quart milk
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon tabasco brand pepper sauce
1 cup grits, white quick-cooking
4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
4 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into cubes

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the milk, garlic powder, salt, white pepper and Tabasco. Heat, stirring slowly and constantly, until the milk just comes to a boil. Add the grits and stir to mix. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the mixture is thick and creamy, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Add the cheeses and stir until they melt completely. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.1, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 31.7, Sodium 325.6, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.4, Protein 6.6

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