Cheesy grits with scallions are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this Southern comfort food is sure to satisfy your taste buds. The creamy texture of the grits, the sharp flavor of the cheddar cheese, and the fresh bite of the scallions come together to create a dish that is both comforting and flavorful.
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CHEESY GRITS WITH SCALLIONS
Make and share this Cheesy Grits With Scallions recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KathyP53
Categories Grains
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the water, milk, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer over moderate heat until the onion and garlic are softened, about 3 minutes. Return to a boil and whisk in the grits. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until the grits are tender, about 25 minutes.
- Add the cheese, scallions, and thyme and stir until the cheese has melted. Transfer to bowls and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.1, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 31.9, Sodium 447.4, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.4, Protein 11.1
CREAMY CHEDDAR GRITS
Steps:
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a heavy 4-quart saucepan. Add the salt, then slowly add the grits in a thin, steady stream, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the grits thicken, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the half-and-half and butter to the grits and stir. The mixture will seem thin but it will thicken as it cooks. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally for 45 minutes, until very smooth and creamy. Off the heat, stir in the Cheddar, scallions, and pepper. Season to taste and serve hot with a sprinkle of grated cheese and scallions.
SCALLOPS AND CHEDDAR GRITS WITH CHORIZO
The first time I had the Southern classic shrimp and grits was on set during the filming of Top Chef in Miami, brilliantly prepared by Dallas-based chef Tre Wilcox in a taco truck. I've been hooked ever since. Here, the same idea, but with sea scallops--also a sweet shellfish, and one that needs no peeling or deveining. Scallops are particularly friendly with salty, spicy pork, whether it's fancy Italian ham, good old bacon, or, in this case, the spicy Spanish sausage that rounds out this dish.
Provided by Ted Allen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring 3 1/2 cups water to a boil, and add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Slowly stir the grits into the water, pouring the grits in a fine stream. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the Cheddar, cover, and keep warm in the oven.
- Ten minutes into cooking the grits, pat dry the scallops, season them with salt and pepper on both sides, and heat a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil to the pan, then the chorizo, and cook until the sausage renders some fat, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the scallops, shake the pan to move them around a little, and sear for 2 minutes. Turn and continue cooking until browned, 2 minutes. Remove the scallops and chorizo to a plate lined with a paper towel.
- Reduce the heat under the pan to medium, and add the scallions, garlic, and lemon juice. Cook for 2 minutes, and remove from the heat.
- On each of 4 plates, make a bed of grits, then place the scallops on top, and drizzle pan sauce and chorizo on and around the scallops and grits. Serve quickly.
CHEESY GRITS
Grits ... easy, cheesy, and delicious!
Provided by elljoymit
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Grits
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring water and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Whisk in grits, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until thickened, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Stir in Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and butter until fully combined and cheeses have melted. Season with pepper and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 53.7 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 958.2 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CHEDDAR-ONION GRITS
My holiday guests love shrimp and grits, but I wanted to shake things up one year. These pan scallops are crisp and tender and contrast well with the creamy cheddar grits. -Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add onions and salt; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add broth to onion mixture; bring to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, about 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese and sour cream until cheese is melted. Remove from heat; keep warm., Meanwhile, pat scallops dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Press flat sides into cornmeal. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and firm., Serve with grits; sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts :
CHEESY GRITS WITH SCALLIONS AND JAMMY EGGS
Top creamy, cheddar-loaded grits with sautéed scallions and jalapeños and then crown with a glorious, jammy medium-boiled egg.
Provided by Chris Morocco
Categories Bon Appétit Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa Egg Milk/Cream Cheddar Green Onion/Scallion Jalapeño Breakfast Brunch Dinner Cheese
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring milk and 1 cup water to a boil over medium-high heat. Whisking constantly, gradually add grits and cook, turning down heat to maintain a low simmer if needed, until tender, 25-35 minutes. Whisk in cheese and butter to melt; season grits with salt and pepper.
- While grits are going, combine scallions, jalapeño, and oil in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, swirling pan occasionally, until scallions are lightly browned and crisp, 8-10 minutes. Using tongs, transfer scallions and jalapeño to a plate. Strain oil through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl.
- Divide grits among bowls. Top each with an egg and some scallions and jalapeño; drizzle with strained oil.
CHEESY SHRIMP AND GRITS
Shrimp and grits with cheese.
Provided by Mr. du
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Grits
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add salt and pepper. Stir in grits; reduce heat and let simmer until water is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Cheddar cheese and butter.
- Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
- Heat remaining bacon grease in the skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Add bacon, scallions, parsley, garlic, and lemon juice. Saute for 3 minutes.
- Spoon grits into a serving bowl. Add shrimp mixture and mix well. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 188.7 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 704.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
BAKED COUNTRY CHEESE GRITS
This savory grits dish is not only great for brunch, but really any time of day. Top with freshly ground black pepper and your favorite hot sauce.
Provided by chef blade
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Boil the salted water, add grits, lower heat, cover, and simmer for 6 to 7 minutes.
- Fold in 1/2 cup cheddar, parmesan, garlic, and sour cream.
- Pour into lightly greased 8" casserole dish.
- Toss the remaining cheddar with the scallions and tomato.
- Sprinkle over the grits.
- Bake in 375F pre-heated oven for 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.6, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 22.3, Sodium 347.7, Carbohydrate 26.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 8.4
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cheesy grits.
- Choose the right type of cheese. A sharp cheddar cheese will give you the best flavor, but you can also use other types of cheese, such as Parmesan, Asiago, or Gruyère.
- Cook the grits slowly and carefully. This will help them to develop a creamy texture.
- Add the cheese gradually. This will help to prevent the cheese from clumping.
- Season the grits to taste. You may want to add salt, pepper, garlic powder, or other spices.
- Garnish the grits with scallions or other fresh herbs. This will add a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Cheesy grits with scallions are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover cheese. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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