Best 7 Creamy Cheesy Grits With Curried Poached Eggs Recipes

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Creamy cheesy grits are a Southern comfort food staple, known for their rich flavor and decadent texture. When paired with curried poached eggs, they create a unique and satisfying dish that combines the creamy richness of the grits with the aromatic spices of the curry. This recipe offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making it a perfect choice for a hearty breakfast, brunch, or even dinner.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY, CHEESY GRITS WITH CURRIED POACHED EGGS



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I first tried curried poached eggs when I lived in Germany. It was delicious with that rich, runny yolk, and serving it over cheesy grits seemed to be the next best move. I'm happy to say my inkling was right. -Shannon Copley, Upper Arlington, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 bacon strips, coarsely chopped
2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup quick-cooking corn grits
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons curry powder
4 large eggs
Additional shredded cheddar cheese, optional
1 to 2 tablespoons minced chives or parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings., In same saucepan over medium heat, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 7 minutes. Add cheeses, salt and pepper; stir well. Cover and remove from heat., Place 2-3 in. water in a large saucepan or skillet with high sides. Stir in vinegar and curry powder. Bring to a boil; adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Break each cold egg into a separate small bowl; 1 at a time, hold bowls close to surface of water, and slip eggs into water. , Cook eggs, uncovered, until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 3-5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, lift eggs out of water., Meanwhile, divide grits evenly among 4 bowls. Place 1 egg on top of each serving of grits; top with chopped bacon and, if desired, additional shredded cheese. Sprinkle with chives or parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 228mg cholesterol, Sodium 870mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

CHEESY GRITS WITH FRIED EGGS AND VEGETABLES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup milk
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup quick-cooking grits
1 cup grated dill havarti cheese (about 4 ounces)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 carrots, thinly sliced
8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved
5 scallions (4 cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 thinly sliced)
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
4 large eggs
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Combine 3 1/2 cups water, the milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Slowly add the grits, whisking constantly. Reduce the heat to low; cook, stirring often, until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper. Keep warm over very low heat.
  • Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots and cook until slightly softened, 2 minutes. Add the sugar snap peas and large scallion pieces; season with salt and toss. Add 2 tablespoons water, cover and simmer until the vegetables are crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the mustard. Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
  • Wipe out the skillet and melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Crack in the eggs; season with salt and pepper. Cook until the whites start setting, about 3 minutes, then cover and cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, 1 to 2 more minutes. Top each serving of grits with a fried egg, the vegetables, parsley, dill and sliced scallion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calorie, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Cholesterol 240 milligrams, Sodium 510 milligrams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 16 grams

CREAMY CHEESY GRITS



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 13m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup quick grits
1 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar

Steps:

  • In a saucepot over medium-high heat, add 3 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil, and then stir in the grits and milk. Raise the heat to bring to a boil again, and then lower to a simmer and cook for about 4 minutes. When the grits begin to thicken but there is still plenty of moisture left, add the mozzarella and Cheddar along with a few grinds of pepper. Stir to melt the cheese, taste and season with salt, if needed. Serve warm.

CHEESY GRITS



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Grits ... easy, cheesy, and delicious!

Provided by elljoymit

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Grits

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
ground black pepper to taste

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

CHEESY GRITS WITH POACHED EGGS, GREENS, AND BACON



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Winter's answer to the grain bowl, this feels super hearty and satisfying.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Breakfast     Bacon     Cheddar     Cheese     Egg     Chile     Chard     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large eggs, room temperature
Kosher salt
1 cup white grits (not instant)
4 ounces bacon, coarsely chopped
1 Fresno or other red chile, thinly sliced into rings
1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 large shallot, finely chopped
8 cups torn Swiss chard leaves (from 1 large bunch)
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 ounces cheddar, coarsely grated

Steps:

  • Bring 4 1/2 cups water to a gentle simmer in a medium saucepan. Crack an egg into a small bowl, then gently slide egg into water. Repeat with remaining eggs, waiting until whites are opaque before adding the next one (about 30 seconds apart). Poach until whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer eggs to paper towels as they are done; set aside.
  • Fish out any wispy pieces of cooked egg with slotted spoon; discard. Bring same saucepan of water to a boil and add a couple pinches of salt. Whisking constantly, gradually add grits. Reduce heat to low, cover saucepan, and cook grits, whisking occasionally and scraping bottom to prevent sticking, until tender, thick, and creamy, 25-40 minutes, depending on coarseness.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, until bacon is crisp, 8-10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a small bowl with slotted spoon. Combine chile and vinegar in another small bowl.
  • Pour off all but 2 Tbsp. fat from skillet; cook shallot, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add chard in batches, letting it wilt slightly before adding more, and cook, tossing, until completely wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and season with salt, pepper, and some chile-soaking vinegar.
  • Remove grits from heat and season with salt and lots of pepper. Add butter, then gradually add cheese, whisking until melted and combined; thin with a bit more water if too thick.
  • Divide grits among bowls; top with chard, poached eggs, bacon, and chiles. Season eggs with salt and pepper.

POACHED EGG OVER GRITS



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The creamy smooth center of a poached egg is very soothing over hot grits.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 large egg
Creamy Calcium Grits
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a high-sided skillet or a wide saucepan with 3 inches of water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in vinegar. Break egg into a small shallow bowl or cup. Reduce heat to a high simmer. Lower the bowl with egg just to the edge of the simmering water. Quickly empty egg into the bubbling water. Use a spoon to keep egg white together, if needed. Simmer until yolk is just set, about 4 minutes.
  • Remove poached egg with a slotted spoon, and drain it quickly on a paper towel. Place egg over Creamy Calcium Grits. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

CREAMY CHEESY GRITS



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Our course you like your grits creamy and cheesy. These, made with a blend of creamy cheeses, are the creamiest and cheesiest you'll ever make.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 qt. (4 cups) water
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese, divided
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Bring water to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Gradually stir in grits until blended; cook on low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add 1/2 cup shredded cheese, Neufchatel, butter, garlic powder and red pepper; stir until cheeses are completely melted.
  • Whisk eggs in small bowl until blended; stir in small amount of hot grits mixture until blended. Gradually add egg mixture to remaining hot grits mixture, stirring constantly until blended. Pour into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 30 min.; sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese. Bake 10 min. Let stand 10 min. before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 11 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Be sure to properly measure your ingredients for accurate results.
  • Don't overcook the grits, or they will become mushy.
  • Season the grits to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Use a variety of toppings for your grits, such as cheese, bacon, sausage, or eggs.
  • For a creamier texture, add a tablespoon of butter or cream to the grits.
  • To make the curried poached eggs, be sure to use a shallow pan with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Don't let the eggs boil, or they will become tough.
  • Serve the grits and eggs immediately for the best flavor.

Conclusion:

Creamy cheesy grits with curried poached eggs is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its creamy texture, cheesy flavor, and slightly spicy curry sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. Be sure to experiment with different toppings and variations to find your favorite way to enjoy this classic Southern dish.

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