Jul 14 2026
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Cheesy Stone Ground Grits Recipe

Inspired by Tarrant's Cafe Downtown
Time45m
Serves2

with two fried eggs, mornay sauce, cheddar, sausage bacon

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Ingredients

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Grits

Mornay Sauce

Toppings

Method

Cooking Grits

  1. 1

    Prepare the Grits

    In a pot, bring water and salt to a boil. Slowly whisk in the stone ground grits. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, for about 20-25 minutes until thickened.

  2. 2

    Add Cheese

    Stir in the milk, butter, and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Set aside and keep warm.

Making Mornay Sauce

  1. 3

    Create the Roux

    In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1-2 minutes until bubbly.

  2. 4

    Add Milk and Cheese

    Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth and thickened. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.

Cooking Toppings

  1. 5

    Fry the Eggs

    In a skillet, cook the eggs to your preference (sunny-side up, over-easy, etc.).

  2. 6

    Cook Sausage Bacon

    In the same skillet, cook the sausage bacon until crispy.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Plate the Dish

    Spoon a generous portion of cheesy grits onto a plate, top with mornay sauce, fried eggs, and crispy sausage bacon. Garnish with fresh chives.

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