Cheese Grits

5 from 5 votes

The perfect combination of quick grits, butter and shredded gouda cheese create a comforting dish of delicious cheese grits that are simple to make and endlessly versatile.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: soul food, Southern

Servings: servings

Calories: 451kcal

Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups Water plus more to thin out to your liking
2 cups Chicken broth
2 cups Quick grits
4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
Kosher salt
Cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon Light brown sugar
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
3/4 cup Canned coconut milk
2 cups Shredded gouda cheese

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring the water and chicken broth to a boil. Add the grits and butter, season with salt and pepper as desired, and stir to combine.
Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring occasionally until thickened. Once the grits begin to soak up the liquid, stir in the brown sugar and garlic powder.
When the grits are done, stir in the coconut milk and cheese in small increments. Add ¼ cup coconut milk and about ½ cup cheese and stir. Continue this until all the milk and cheese is mixed in. At this point, you can also add more water to thin the grits to your liking. Season with salt as desired.

Notes

Choose the right grits: For a more traditional texture, opt for stone-ground grits. But if you want to save time, quick-cooking grits are such a great option!
Use the proper water ratio: Make sure you measure the liquid exactly. It’s best to go with a 2:1 ratio for perfectly creamy grits. But, always double-check the package instructions on your specific brand to be sure.
Cook slowly: Don’t rush the cooking process! Cook grits over a lower heat while stirring occasionally. This prevents them from burning and turning out lumpy.

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