Best Easy Cheese Grits Recipes

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EASY, CREAMY CHEESE GRITS



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Make and share this Easy, Creamy Cheese Grits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LorenLou

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 (10 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth (fat-free preferred)
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the chicken broth and whipping cream.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add the grits, and return to boiling.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the cheese, stirring until melted.
  • Allow to sit for about 10 minutes.
  • Serve.

EASY CHEESE JALAPENO BAKED POLENTA (GRITS)



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I don't care for grits, but I love polenta! Who knew they were the same thing? This recipe is made of wholesome ingredients and is so easy. The jalapenos, if properly seeded, add a lot of flavor without added heat. Serve this alongside your tex-mex dishes in place of rice or potatoes.

Provided by MommyMakes

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups water or 5 cups chicken stock
1 cup coarse-ground cornmeal
1 ears of corn, shucked or 1/2 cup frozen corn
1 -2 jalapeno, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons butter
3/4-1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Whisk cornmeal into water, cook until cornmeal comes together and is creamy 5-10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile prepare peppers, and grate cheese.
  • Add corn, pepper, cheese, butter, and salt. Butter a small-medium baking dish.
  • Pour polenta into baking dish and bake 30-45 minutes. Turn on broiler and broil until bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.8, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 34.1, Sodium 610.5, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 8.5

EASY STOVE-TOP CHEESE GRITS



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This is a tasty recipe I made on the spur-of-the-moment, not realising that most cheese grits recipes are baked. These are also delicious with goat cheese in place of the cream cheese.

Provided by scfl76

Categories     Cheese

Time 8m

Yield 4 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
2 cups water
1 cup milk (I used fat-free, it worked fine)
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt

Steps:

  • Combine chicken broth, water, and milk in large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add grits and salt, stir, cover, and reduce to a simmer. Cook five minutes. (For thicker grits, cook slightly longer.).
  • Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese, cheddar, hot sauce, and seasoned salt.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.2, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 24.8, Sodium 315.5, Carbohydrate 18, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 7.1

EASY CHEESE GRITS



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Everyone should know that if you see a young lady with a T-shirt proclaiming G.R.I.T.S, she's proudly letting you know that she's a Girl Raised In The South. She knows how to cook and eat the real thing...grits. Y'all, I like 'em cheesy.

Provided by Recipewrestler

Categories     Grains

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups water
1 cup grits
2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon
1 clove garlic, minced fine
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 dash black pepper
1/4 cup half-and-half
2 -4 ounces cheese (American, Cheddar, Havarti, Swiss)
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Spray a heavy-bottomed saucepan with cooking spray (Pam).
  • Bring 2 cups water, onion, instant chicken bouillion, garlic, pepper and butter to a boil.
  • Add grits to the boiling mixture.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until grits soften.
  • Add half and half and cheese; stir until cheese melts.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.9, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 30, Sodium 210.7, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 6.5

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