Best Easy Cheesy Grits Recipes

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EASY CHEESY LOADED GRITS



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A tasty bowl of grits inspired me to develop my own with sausage, green chilies and cheeses. It just might be better than the original. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound mild or spicy bulk pork sausage
1 small onion, chopped
4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
3 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain., In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, about 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat., Add green chiles, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, 3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, butter and pepper sauce; stir until cheese is melted. Stir in eggs, then sausage mixture., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with remaining cheeses; sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and set, 50-60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 28g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 839mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

EASY CHEESY SHRIMP & GRITS



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I married a low-country man and he introduced me to Shrimp & Grits. I enjoy many varioations but my sons both like this simpel version and it's easy to whip up for dinner! I serve this with a salad.

Provided by lhbishop

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning (optional)
3 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Boil shrimp. Use Old Bay seasoning in water to add additional flavor. 3-5 minutes in boiling water is usually plenty of time. Overcooking makes them tough. Set shrimp aside.
  • Boil 3 cups water. Add grits, reduce heat to medium=low and cover. Cook 5-7 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  • Add remaining ingredients to grits and stir to melt cheese.
  • Dish grits into individual bowls and top with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.1, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 244.1, Sodium 1726.7, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.5, Protein 33.8

EASY CHEESY LOADED GRITS



Easy Cheesy Loaded Grits image

A tasty bowl of grits inspired me to develop my own with sausage, green chilies and cheeses. It just might be better than the original. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound mild or spicy Jones No Sugar Pork Sausage Roll sausage
1 small onion, chopped
4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
3 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain., In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, about 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat., Add green chilies, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, 3/4 cup Jack cheese, butter and pepper sauce; stir until cheese is melted. Stir in eggs, then sausage mixture., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with remaining cheeses; sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and set, 50-60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro.

EASY CHEESY GRITS



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These are great for breakfast or dinner. If you have never had grits these would be a good place to start. Grits = hominy.

Provided by Wing-Man

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup quick-cooking grits
2 tablespoons quick-cooking grits
3 cups water
1 1/2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
3/4 cup Velveeta cheese, shreds (found in the cheese section)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium sauce pan bring the water and grits to a boil, stirring constantly once they begin to thicken.
  • Add corn and cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.1, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 14.4, Carbohydrate 50.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.2, Protein 5.9

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