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Easy Cheesy Slow Cooker Grits

October 8, 2017 by Melissa 20 Comments

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These Easy Cheesy Slow Cooker Grits are incredibly simple to make using your slow cooker.  Yellow stone ground grits are mixed with chicken broth and cream then cooked with softened chive and onion cream cheese to give them a smooth and velvety texture. Seasoned to perfection these slow cooker grits are then filled with plenty of sharp cheddar cheese to complete this simple but, flavorful dish.

Easy Cheesy Slow Cooker Grits

Grits are to a Southerner what polenta is to an Italian. They’re a staple and always will be. If you’ve never had Southern grits, they have a noticeably finer texture than polenta. Grits are made from corn that have had the outer hull removed and polenta is ground from whole kernel corn hence the difference in texture. They’re scrumptious served for breakfast or as a side dish at any meal of the day. Serve these cheese grits topped with collard greens, seafood, beef stew, smoked sausages your favorite skillet brunch dishes or simply smothered with eggs for a delicious start to your day.

Stone ground grits take a bit of time and attention when made on the stovetop.  While I do believe they’re well worth the effort, it’s nice to have them simmering in the slow cooker on busy days. One  of my favorite ways to serve these cheese grits is topped with my succulent  slow cooker braised beef ribs.  Both the cheese grits and the tender ribs can be made in a slow cooker, it doesn’t get any better or simpler than that.

Easy Cheesy Slow Cooker Grits

You may also like: Tomato Cheese Grits, New Orleans BBQ Shrimp and Grits, Sausage and Cheese Grits Casserole and Hatch Chile Breakfast Bowl Grits.

Easy Cheesy Slow Cooker Grits
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Easy Cheesy Slow Cooker Grits

Servings: 10
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 2 cups yellow stone ground grits
  • 1 32-oz low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups light whipping cream
  • 1 8-oz Onion & Chive Cream Cheese, softened
  • 2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 2 Tbsp butter

Instructions

  • Spray the bottom and sides of a 6-quart oval slow cooking lightly with cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the chicken broth, whipping cream, cream cheese, garlic salt and pepper. Add the grits and 2 cups shredded cheese. Mix well.
  • Pour into the slow cooker, stir to evenly distribute the grits.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, stopping to stir periodically (Once after cooking for 2 hours then every hour or so thereafter, if possible) Cook until the grits are tender.
  • Uncover and stir-in butter. Mix until melted.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
  • Let stand uncovered for 10 minutes prior to serving. Grits will thicken further as they cool.
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Easy Cheesy Slow Cooker Grits

 

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Comments

  1. Tricia @ Saving Room for Dessert says

    October 10, 2017 at 7:10 am

    I miss cheesy grits and haven’t made them in years! Thanks for the delicious reminder 🙂 Your recipe sounds great!

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      October 10, 2017 at 7:39 am

      Thanks Tricia, they’re so delicious in so many ways.

      Reply
  2. kelly smith says

    October 11, 2017 at 3:20 am

    wow, it looks different but I never heard the name of the dish but it looks good. I hope it is tasty.

    Reply
  3. Debi says

    December 7, 2017 at 11:58 am

    How could I cook these without using crock pot. I want to make them Christmas morning and do not have that 4 hour cooking time?

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      December 7, 2017 at 12:09 pm

      This is a stovetop version from the recipe index.

      Reply
  4. Caz McLaughlin says

    January 15, 2018 at 1:00 am

    Melissa, Thank you so much for clarifying a point I have tried to tell Australians for years……… Grits are NOT oatmeal! Some people just have to learn the hard way. Great post. Thanks for the clear and concise information you provided. 🙂 Caz

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      January 15, 2018 at 9:22 am

      It’s my pleasure, and you’re right grits are absolutely nothing like oatmeal. Thanks so much for visiting!

      Reply
  5. Laura Smith says

    January 18, 2018 at 9:08 pm

    What could you substitute for the chicken broth for someone who wants no meat or poultry products. Would vegetable broth work?

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      January 18, 2018 at 9:44 pm

      Oh sure, that would work just the same.

      Reply
  6. Cate says

    March 11, 2018 at 5:44 pm

    In Australia I haven’t seen grits available to purchase. Could I use polenta or extra fine semolina? Love your recipes. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      March 11, 2018 at 6:53 pm

      You could use polenta, sure.

      Reply
  7. Nichole says

    May 4, 2018 at 11:40 am

    If I were to double this recipe…
    A.) Would I need a bigger crock or do you think it would all fit in one?
    B.) How much extra time if any do you think it would need? (double the time?)

    I am making this in the morning so an asap answer would be awesome!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      May 4, 2018 at 12:29 pm

      It likely would still fit in a 6 quart slow cooker. Do not cook double the time but, they may need to cook longer. Check at 4 hours and adjust from there.

      Reply
  8. Larry Bond says

    August 12, 2018 at 11:27 am

    I watched an early show this morning where you cooked slow cooker grits and greens casserole with shrimp. Could you please send me that recipe? Being a southerner myself, I love your show when I’m able to find it.

    Reply
  9. Alleyne says

    November 11, 2018 at 12:14 pm

    Hey! Can these be made a day ahead in the crock pot? Would I be able to reheat in the crockpot the next morning? Thank you! Alleyne

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      November 11, 2018 at 1:10 pm

      Yes, you can. Have chicken broth or cream handy as you may need to add some to reheat them as you know grits become solid when chilled.

      Reply
      • Alleyne says

        November 11, 2018 at 6:55 pm


        Thank you!!!

  10. Edie Busch says

    December 16, 2018 at 9:43 am

    Might I use water in place of broth? Thanks.

    Reply
  11. Edie Busch says

    December 16, 2018 at 9:54 am

    Can water be used in place of broth? If so, should salt be increased?

    Also, can recipe be adjusted for 4-hour setting?

    Thanks.

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      December 16, 2018 at 7:33 pm

      You can use water instead of broth and yes, you may need to adjust the salt to your taste. Your slow cooker may finish in 4 hours, taste and adjust time from there.

      Reply

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