Southern Style Cheese Grits
Southern Style Cheese Grits are loaded with cream cheese, shredded cheese, and butter. They are great for breakfast, in a casserole, as a snack, or side dish.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 348kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Quick 5 Minute Grits
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ block cream cheese (4oz) cut into small pieces, room temp
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine milk, broth, and salt and bring to a boil.
- Whisk in grits. Stir to mix well and cover with a lid. Reduce heat to a low simmer—Cook grits for 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Follow package instructions. Turn off heat and remove.
- Stir in butter, cream cheese, and shredded cheese. Mix well. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 732mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 675IU | Calcium: 404mg | Iron: 1mg
