Southern Cheese Grits - Large recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 28 2026
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Southern Cheese Grits - Large Recipe

Inspired by Copeland's of New Orleans
Time40m
Serves6

Make Southern Cheese Grits - Large Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Cheese Mixture

Seasoning

Method

Cooking Grits

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Add Grits and Salt

    Once the water is boiling, stir in 1 cup of grits and 1 tsp of salt. Reduce heat to low.

  3. 3

    Simmer

    Cover the saucepan and simmer the grits for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and creamy.

Mixing Cheese and Seasoning

  1. 4

    Add Butter and Cream Cheese

    Once the grits are cooked, remove from heat and stir in 4 tbs of butter and 4 oz of cream cheese until melted and well combined.

  2. 5

    Incorporate Cheddar Cheese

    Gradually add in 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese, stirring until fully melted and incorporated.

  3. 6

    Season

    Add 1 tsp of black pepper, 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of onion powder, and hot sauce to taste. Mix well to combine.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve

    Spoon the creamy cheese grits into bowls and serve hot. Adjust seasoning with additional hot sauce if desired.

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