Jul 14 2026
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Cheesy Grits Recipe

Inspired by Wilma's
Time40m
Serves4

Make Cheesy Grits 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

Garnish (optional)

Method

Cooking the Grits

  1. 1

    Prepare the Water

    In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.

  2. 2

    Cook the Grits

    Once the water is boiling, slowly whisk in 1 cup of grits. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes or until the grits are thick and creamy.

  3. 3

    Add Butter

    Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter until fully melted and incorporated into the grits.

Making the Cheese Mixture

  1. 4

    Prepare the Cheese

    In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup of cream cheese, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.

  2. 5

    Mix into the Grits

    Once the grits are cooked, gradually stir in the cheese mixture until the cheeses are melted and evenly distributed.

Serving

  1. 6

    Garnish (Optional)

    If desired, top the cheesy grits with chopped green onions and crispy bacon bits.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Serve the cheesy grits warm as a side dish or a comforting main dish.

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