Pimento Cheese Grits Breakfast
Southern

Pimento Cheese Grits

Ultra creamy grits swirled with homemade pimento cheese — a Southern dream.

25
Total Min
20
Cook Min
4
Servings
Easy
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 1.00 cup stone-ground grits
  • 4.00 cup water
  • 1.00 tsp salt
  • 2.00 tbsp butter
  • 1.00 cup sharp cheddar
  • 4.00 oz cream cheese , softened
  • 0.25 cup pimentos
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring water and salt to a boil.

  2. 2

    Slowly whisk in grits.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat and cook 20-25 minutes, stirring often, until thick and creamy.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and stir in butter, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese until melted and smooth.

  5. 5

    Fold in diced pimentos.

  6. 6

    Season with cayenne and black pepper.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately as a side dish or topped with fried eggs.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (4 servings)
Calories 677
Total Fat34g
Saturated Fat22g
Cholesterol111mg
Sodium1217mg
Total Carbohydrate76g
Dietary Fiber5g
Total Sugars27g
Protein21g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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