Jul 14 2026
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White Cheddar Grits Recipe

Inspired by The Loft
Time30m
Serves4

Make White Cheddar Grits Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Grits Base

Cheese Mixture

Seasoning

Method

Preparing the Grits

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.

  2. 2

    Add Grits

    Once the water is boiling, slowly whisk in 1 cup of grits to avoid clumping. Reduce the heat to low.

  3. 3

    Simmer

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

Incorporating Cheese and Cream

  1. 4

    Add Butter and Cream

    Once the grits are cooked, remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 cup of heavy cream until fully combined.

  2. 5

    Mix in Cheese

    Gradually add 1 cup of shredded white cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until melted and creamy.

Seasoning the Grits

  1. 6

    Season

    Add 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of onion powder to the grits. Stir well to combine.

  2. 7

    Finish with Chives

    Finally, fold in 2 tablespoons of chopped chives for added flavor and garnish.

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