Name: Cheesy Cheddar Grits
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 5 cups whole milk; 1 tsp salt; 1 1/4 cup quick cooking grits [not instant]; 2 Tbsp salted butter; 1/2 cup heavy cream or half & half; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (plus additional for garnishing)

These simple to make Cheesy Cheddar Grits can be enjoyed at any meal. Serve them as a side dish or topped with shrimp, chicken, eggs and bacon and beyond.

Cheesy Cheddar Grits

It's a well know fact that we love our grits in the South. They are to a Southerner what polenta is to an Italian. For this recipe I chose to use quick cooking grits for ease of preparation. If time allows, the flavor of stone ground or coarse ground grits are the proverbial gold standard. It's not always a practical choice on busy days though, due to the longer cooking time they require.

Helpful Tips

Quick cooking grits are a terrific choice for busy mornings or weeknight dinners. They're quite flavorful but, they do need to be cooked longer than the package directions for optimal creaminess. They're a blank canvas for a variety of seasonings and toppings.
It's important to salt the grits in the beginning or you'll practically never get them to the level of flavor you want.
How can you serve cheddar cheese grits? Grits can be served simply with a pat of butter topped with scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, or in this case punching up the flavor by adding lots of sharp cheddar cheese. These cheesy cheddar grits are always a pleasing addition to the table.

Other Grits Recipes to Try

As I mentioned prior, when it comes to grits the sky's the limit. Rest assured they can be eaten at any meal throughout the day.

Smoked Sausages and Cheese Grits are a fabulous entree.
Shrimp and Cheddar Grits began as a breakfast dish that spans the whole gamut for variations and serving options.
Southern Grits and Greens Casserole which can also be served at any meal.
Polenta Recipe with Creamy Mushrooms from Two Peas and Their Pod

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