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Truffle Cheddar Grits Recipe

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Feb 09 2026

35m

Serves 4

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Make Truffle Cheddar Grits in just 35m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

Grits

Cheesy & Truffle Finish

Preparation

Grits

1. Boil liquid

In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water and 1 cup whole milk to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp kosher salt.

2. Add grits

Slowly whisk in 1 cup stone-ground grits to the simmering liquid to prevent lumps. Reduce heat to low so the mixture maintains a gentle simmer.

3. Simmer and stir

Cook the grits, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula, for 20–30 minutes until tender and creamy. If grits thicken too much, add up to 1/2 cup extra hot water or milk, a few tablespoons at a time, to reach desired consistency.

4. Finish with butter

When grits are tender, stir in 2 tbs unsalted butter until melted and incorporated. Remove saucepan from heat but keep warm on residual heat while you prepare cheese additions.

Cheesy & Truffle Finish

5. Temper and stir in cheeses

Add 1 cup finely grated sharp white cheddar, 1 tbs grated Parmesan and 2 oz softened cream cheese to the hot grits. Stir continuously until cheeses melt and the mixture is smooth and glossy. If the grits seize or look too thick, stir in 1–2 tbs warm milk.

6. Season and truffle oil

Stir in 1 tsp black truffle oil and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust salt if needed (the cheeses and Parmesan add saltiness).

7. Plate and garnish

Spoon grits into warmed bowls. Garnish with 2 tbs thinly sliced chives and, if using, 1/2 tbs shaved fresh black truffle for an extra truffle aroma.

8. Serve immediately

Serve the truffle cheddar grits hot as a decadent side or base for proteins (fried chicken, seared scallops or roasted mushrooms). Leftovers can be cooled, refrigerated up to 3 days, and gently reheated with a splash of milk.

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