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4 Servings (About 1/2 Cup Each)
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Quick Cheese Grits might be made with 5 simple ingredients, but the flavors in this dish are anything but that. Whether you serve cheese grits with savory bacon or sweet pancakes, or add it to the brunch menu, this cheesy side dish takes breakfast up a notch.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup(s) Quaker® Quick Grits - Original
- 2 Cup(s) Water
- 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Dash(s) of garlic powder (optional)
- 1/4 tsp Paprika
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Top with chopped scallions and/or 1 tsp butter, if desired
Cooking Instructions
- Bring water to a boil; slowly stir in grits; return to a boil Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 4-5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Add cheese and garlic powder.
- Continue cooking 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until cheese is melted.
- Add salt to taste; sprinkle with paprika.
Serving Tips: To substitute regular Quaker or Aunt Jemima Enriched Hominy Grits, increase milk to 2-1/4 cups and simmer time to 12 to 14 minutes.
Cook Note:
For those who love Baked Garlic Cheese Grits, but don't have the time to prepare them, here is a quick and delicious alternative
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- Calories 140
- Fat 5g
- Saturated Fat 4g
- Cholesterol 15mg
- Sodium 410mg
- Total Carbohydrate 18g
- Fiber 1g
- Sugar 2g
- Protein 5g
- Calcium 20%
- Vitamin D 0%
- Vitamin C 0%
- Vitamin A 0%
- Potassium 3%
- Iron 4%
- Thiamin 4%
- Magnesium 0%
- Whole grain 0g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
