Description
The Best Creamy Cheese Grits are the ultimate Southern comfort food, combining tender stone-ground grits with a rich cheese sauce made from chicken broth, half and half, and butter for a creamy, indulgent dish.
Ingredients
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups half and half
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup stone ground/old fashioned grits
4 ounces shredded cheddar or gouda (about 2 cups)
Black pepper or cajun seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Shred the cheese and set it aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine chicken broth, half and half, kosher salt, and half of the butter. Heat over medium until it just begins to simmer, then reduce heat to low.
- Slowly whisk in the grits and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until soft and tender.
- Remove from heat, stir in the remaining butter and shredded cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning with black pepper or cajun seasoning if desired.
- Serve hot as a side or part of a main dish. Enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
For extra heat, add cayenne pepper or Cajun seasoning.
Try using different cheeses like Monterey Jack or Parmesan for a different flavor profile.
To make dairy-free, use non-dairy milk and dairy-free cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
