Best 7 Three Cheese Grits Recipes

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Three cheese grits is a delicious and easy-to-make Southern dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This creamy, cheesy dish is made with grits, milk, cheese, and butter, and can be flavored with salt, pepper, and other spices. Three cheese grits is a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or main course, and can be topped with a variety of ingredients, such as eggs, bacon, sausage, or vegetables. With its creamy texture and cheesy flavor, three cheese grits is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESE GRITS



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Whisk butter, whole milk and sharp cheddar together with ground cornmeal for Alton Brown's creamy Cheese Grits recipe from Good Eats on Food Network.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups whole milk
2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup coarse ground cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded

Steps:

  • Place the milk, water, and salt into a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Once the milk mixture comes to a boil, gradually add the cornmeal while continually whisking. Once all of the cornmeal has been incorporated, decrease the heat to low and cover. Remove lid and whisk frequently, every 3 to 4 minutes, to prevent grits from sticking or forming lumps; make sure to get into corners of pot when whisking. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until mixture is creamy.
  • Remove from the heat, add the pepper and butter, and whisk to combine. Once the butter is melted, gradually whisk in the cheese a little at a time. Serve immediately.

CHEESY GRITS



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As a comfy side dish, cheese grits have fantastic potential but sometimes need a flavor boost. For add-ins, try red pepper flakes, fresh rosemary or crushed garlic. -Paula Hughes, Birmingham, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups 2% milk
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked old-fashioned grits
2 to 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Pepper and additional salt to taste

Steps:

  • Combine milk, broth and water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add salt. Whisk in grits; reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring frequently, until creamy, 15-20 minutes., Stir in cheese until melted. Season with pepper and additional salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 629mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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

THREE-CHEESE GRITS



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Make and share this Three-Cheese Grits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking grits
2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
2 ounces monterey jack cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine the water and grits in a stockpot.
  • Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
  • Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pan with the spoon each time.
  • While the grits are cooking, grate the cheddar and monterey jack cheeses.
  • When the grits are done, stir in the cream cheese, grated cheeses, and salt.
  • Stir until the cheese are melted; taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.5, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 60.5, Sodium 432.9, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.5, Protein 9.3

THREE-CHEESE GRITS AND CRAB



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 quart (4 cups) seafood stock
2 cups uncooked grits
4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick)
4 tablespoons sliced scallions (5 to 6 scallions)
2 tablespoons diced tomatoes (about 1 plum tomato)
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley, plus 4 small sprigs for garnish
2 ounces shredded Cheddar
2 ounces shredded Gruyere
2 ounces shredded pepper Jack cheese
1/4 cup milk, or as needed to adjust texture of grits
1 pound cooked lump crabmeat

Steps:

  • Bring seafood stock to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add grits, reduce heat, and cook until grits are soft, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter, scallions, tomatoes, parsley, and the 3 cheeses. Use milk to adjust the texture of the grits mixture if it is too thick. Gently fold in crabmeat and transfer to serving dishes. Garnish with parsley sprigs.

CHEESE GRITS



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There's very little simpler than cooking grits. A few ingredients come together into something comforting, good for a cold morning and just as good for Sunday dinner. Use the best ingredients, pull out that pepper mill and season well. Make sure you pay attention to the details. The trick to good grits is cooking out the grittiness. The extra cream and frequent stirring here give it a consistency that's not too dense and not too liquidy. Don't leave it alone too long: If you stir it frequently, giving it love, it will love you back.

Provided by Millie Peartree

Categories     breakfast, brunch, easy, grains and rice, main course, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup stone-ground yellow grits
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water, the half-and-half, salt, pepper and garlic powder to a simmer over medium.
  • Slowly add grits while whisking vigorously to avoid lumps.
  • Cook grits over medium-low, checking every 3 or 4 minutes and giving the grits a stir, until they're smooth, creamy and have little to no bite, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in cheese and butter. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Serve hot with scrambled eggs, bacon or on its own.

EASY CHEESE GRITS



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Everyone should know that if you see a young lady with a T-shirt proclaiming G.R.I.T.S, she's proudly letting you know that she's a Girl Raised In The South. She knows how to cook and eat the real thing...grits. Y'all, I like 'em cheesy.

Provided by Recipewrestler

Categories     Grains

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups water
1 cup grits
2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon
1 clove garlic, minced fine
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 dash black pepper
1/4 cup half-and-half
2 -4 ounces cheese (American, Cheddar, Havarti, Swiss)
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Spray a heavy-bottomed saucepan with cooking spray (Pam).
  • Bring 2 cups water, onion, instant chicken bouillion, garlic, pepper and butter to a boil.
  • Add grits to the boiling mixture.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until grits soften.
  • Add half and half and cheese; stir until cheese melts.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.9, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 30, Sodium 210.7, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 6.5

Tips:

  • Use the right cheese: A combination of sharp cheddar, Parmesan, and cream cheese provides the best flavor and texture for three-cheese grits.
  • Cook the grits slowly: Low and slow is the key to creamy, flavorful grits. Cook them over low heat, stirring frequently, until they are tender and thickened.
  • Add cheese at the end: Stir in the cheese just before serving to prevent it from becoming grainy.
  • Season to taste: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good seasonings for three-cheese grits. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat.
  • Serve immediately: Grits are best served hot and fresh. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, but they will not be as creamy as freshly made grits.

Conclusion:

Three-cheese grits are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect three-cheese grits every time.

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