Best Havarti Cheese Grits Recipes

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon oil
2 jalapenos, diced
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 cups stone-ground grits
8 cups low-sodium chicken (or beef) broth, plus more if needed
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups grated Cheddar

Steps:

Heat the butter and oil in a pan and add the jalapenos, onions and bell peppers. Cook until softened, 5 minutes or so.
Pour in the grits, followed by the broth and 3 cups water. Stir, and then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and then cover and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the half-and-half. Stir, and then cook until the grits are tender, another 20 to 30 minutes. At any time, add more broth if the grits look like they need more cooking liquid.
Remove the grits from the heat and stir in the cheese. Serve immediately.

Havarti Cheese Grits Recipe image

Provided by Ruthiek

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 CUP HEAVY CREAM
1 CAN CHICKEN BROTH
1 CUP WATER
4 TBSP BUTTER
1 CUP QUICK GRITS
4 OZ HAVARTI CHEESE CUT IN SMALL CUBES

Steps:

BRING HEAVY CREAM, CHICKEN BROTH, AND WATER TO A BOIL IN A MEDIUM SAUCEPAN. ADD BUTTER,SALT, AND PEPPER. SLOWLY WHISK IN GRITS & REDUCE HEAT. COOK 15 TO 20 MINUTES OVER LOW HEAT, STIRRING FREQUENTLY. STIR IN CUBED CHEESE, CONTINUE TO STIR UNTIL WELL BLENDED AND CHEEESE HAS MELTED. SERVE IN PLACE OF RICE WITH SHRIMP,OR TENDERS, OR OTHER MEAT OR POULTRY

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups stone-ground grits
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more if needed
4 large eggs
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon pieces, plus more for buttering the dish
3 cups grated sharp Cheddar (or other cheese), plus more if needed
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more if needed
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Steps:

Cook the grits according to the package instructions, adding the salt with the water. Turn off the heat just before the grits are done.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs. To temper the eggs before adding them to the hot grits, throw a couple of spoonfuls of the hot grits into the eggs. Begin stirring immediately and continue stirring until the mixture is well combined.
Pour the egg mixture into the grits. Stir constantly to incorporate the eggs into the grits. Add the butter and stir until melted. Next, add the cheese and stir until melted. Add the cayenne and garlic and stir well to combine. Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding more salt or cayenne if necessary. You could also add more cheese if you think that will bring happiness to your life, but keep in mind that some cheeses increase the salt content more than others.
Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and pour the grits into the dish. Bake until the grits are hot and bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. The grits will become firmer as they cool.