Pimento Cheddar Cheese Grits Recipe
Pimento Cheddar Cheese Grits Recipe is a perfect side dish when entertaining at brunch. They are smooth, creamy, cheesy, and studded with flavorful pimentos.
Servings 10 servings
Calories 358kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked grits
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream not whipped
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to your taste
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 and ¼ cups cheddar cheese grated (or your favorite cheese)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4- ounce jar pimentos diced, drained
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- Garnish Optional: sliced green onions
Instructions
- Bring cream, milk, butter, and salt to a boil.
- Whisk in grits and reduce heat to medium.
- Cook 7 to 8 minutes whisking constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheese, cream cheese, pimentos, black pepper, and, if desired, cayenne pepper.
- Plate and serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1407IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 1mg
