This easy cheese grits recipe is a breakfast staple in the south. A Georgia recipe for southern style cheese grits is quick to make in less than 15 minutes. American cheese grits an be served with your favorite seafood like shrimp or fried catfish for dinner. This southern cheese grits recipe uses cheddar cheese and quick cooking grits.
Servings 4people
Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Cook Time 10 minutesmins
Total Time 15 minutesmins
Ingredients
2tbspunsalted butter
2cupswater
1cupwhole milk
1/4tspsalt
3/4cupquick cooking grits
6ozsharp cheddar cheese
1/8tspblack pepper
Instructions
In a saucepan, add butter, water, milk, and salt.
Heat wet ingredients on high until it just begins to boil.
Stir occasionally as grits cook for approximately 5 minutes.
Once grits have thickened, reduce heat to low then add cheese and pepper.
Continue stirring until cheese is completely melted.
Divide into 4 servings. Top with extra cheese if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Can't find grits in your grocery store?These quick cooking grits are our family favorite because they come in a big 5 lb bag and only take 5 minutes to cook.However, if you have the time these stone ground white grits would be wonderful to use in this recipe they would just take a little bit longer to cook. Once thickened you can then add the cheese of your choice.