The Best Southern Cheese Grits

The Best Southern Cheese Grits

from lanascooking.com
Breakfast
15 min
4 servings
280 kcal / serving

Classic Southern Cheese Grits go with any meal from breakfast to supper and are fabulous with anything from chicken to fried fish to shrimp.

Ingredients

  • 2 ⅝ cupswater
  • 2 tablespoonsbutter
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • ⅝ cupgrits (stone-ground, quick cooking, or regular)
  • ½ teaspoonblack pepper
  • ½ teaspoongarlic powder
  • 5 ouncessharp cheddar cheese (grated)

Directions

  1. 1

    Bring the water, butter and salt to a boil in a small saucepan.

  2. 2

    Add the grits to the boiling water using a whisk.

  3. 3

    Cover the pot, lower the heat to a simmer and cook the grits according to the package directions.

  4. 4

    When the grits are done, stir in the black pepper and garlic powder.

  5. 5

    Add the cheese and stir until blended.