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Creamy Cheesy Grits Recipe

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

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Creamy Cheesy Grits Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

10 25 35

Ingredients

3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 cup (4 ounces) 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

Directions

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. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 180 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 588 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Originally published as Creamy Cheesy Grits in Test Kitchen Favorites 2004 , p184

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Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2011 by jmkasprak

I recommend making this without the nutmeg.

Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2011 by jmkasprak

I didn't need to cook the grits the whole 25 minutes, just until they got thick. I also only used the cheddar cheese. This was my first time making grits, and we were very pleased with the results.