Best 8 Creamy Cream Cheese Grits Recipes

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Craving a soul-satisfying and creamy comfort food? Look no further than creamy cream cheese grits! Originating from the Southern United States, grits have become a beloved breakfast staple, but they can also be enjoyed as a savory side dish or even a main course. Made with stone-ground corn, grits possess a unique texture that pairs perfectly with the rich and tangy flavors of cream cheese. Whether you prefer a creamy and smooth texture or a hearty and grainy consistency, there's a creamy cream cheese grits recipe out there to suit your taste.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY CHEESE GRITS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon oil
2 jalapenos, diced
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 cups stone-ground grits
8 cups low-sodium chicken (or beef) broth, plus more if needed
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups grated Cheddar

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and oil in a pan and add the jalapenos, onions and bell peppers. Cook until softened, 5 minutes or so.
  • Pour in the grits, followed by the broth and 3 cups water. Stir, and then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and then cover and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the half-and-half. Stir, and then cook until the grits are tender, another 20 to 30 minutes. At any time, add more broth if the grits look like they need more cooking liquid.
  • Remove the grits from the heat and stir in the cheese. Serve immediately.

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.

CREAMY CHEESY GRITS



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Rich and creamy these grits make a great side dish for a Southern-style meal. I make these at my annual Kentucky Derby party.-Kristin Arnett, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the broth, milk and salt to a boil. Gradually whisk in grits. Reduce heat to low; cook, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until grits become thick, stirring frequently. , Stir in the cheeses, white pepper, cayenne and nutmeg if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY GRITS



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These creamy grits are a fantastic side dish, and addictive!

Provided by pandy244

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Grits

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

nonstick cooking spray
1 large ear corn, kernels cut from the cob
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup yellow grits
1 tablespoon green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Spray a skillet with cooking spray. Add corn kernels and cook over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine chicken broth, butter, and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Add cream and bring to a boil again. Whisk in grits and browned corn kernels. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes. Turn off heat and stir grits until thickened, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723 calories, Carbohydrate 47.9 g, Cholesterol 195.5 mg, Fat 56.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 35 g, Sodium 189.3 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

CREAMY GRITS



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Make and share this Creamy Grits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cylee

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup butter
1 1/4 cups stone-ground grits
1 1/2 cups water
salt
pepper, to taste
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In large pot, heat milk and butter until simmering.
  • Add grits, whisking to prevent sticking to pan. Season if desired with salt and pepper.
  • Add water when grits begin to bubble.
  • Cook until consistency of oatmeal.
  • Stir in cream cheese and heavy cream until incorporated.
  • NOTE: I like to add "Old Bay Seasoning" and grilled shrimp and prosciutto for dinner. Otherwise, enjoy as you usually do grits!

EASY, CREAMY CHEESE GRITS



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Make and share this Easy, Creamy Cheese Grits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LorenLou

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 (10 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth (fat-free preferred)
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the chicken broth and whipping cream.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add the grits, and return to boiling.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the cheese, stirring until melted.
  • Allow to sit for about 10 minutes.
  • Serve.

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.

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 ingredients. The fresher your ingredients, the better your grits will taste. This is especially true for the cream cheese and milk.
  • Don't overcook the grits. Grits should be cooked until they are tender but still have a slight bite to them. Overcooked grits will be mushy and bland.
  • Season the grits to taste. Grits can be seasoned with a variety of spices, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. You can also add herbs, such as chives, parsley, or thyme.
  • Serve the grits immediately. Grits are best served hot and fresh. If you need to make them ahead of time, you can reheat them gently over low heat.

Conclusion:

Creamy cream cheese grits are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make creamy cream cheese grits that are sure to impress your family and friends.

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