Cheese Grits A La Carte Recipe
Stone-ground grits combined with a blend of cheeses, offering a creamy base for this classic dish.
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Ingredients
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Grits Base
Cheese Blend
Seasoning and Garnish
Method
Preparing the Grits
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Grits
Once the water is boiling, add 1 cup of stone-ground grits and 1 tsp of salt. Stir well to combine.
- 3
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the grits simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
Adding Cheese
- 4
Incorporate Cheese
Once the grits are thickened, remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 4 oz of softened cream cheese, and 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until well combined and creamy.
Finishing Touches
- 5
- 6
Garnish
Serve the cheese grits hot, topped with sliced green onions for garnish.