Pimento Cheese Grits
Pimento Cheese Grits are a classic southern side dish made with stone ground grits and homemade pimento cheese. They're creamy, cheesy and delicious!
Servings: 4
Calories: 473kcal
Ingredients
CHEESE GRITS
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup stone ground grits (ad)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- ½ cup pimento cheese (stirred in grits)
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ cup half & half
GARNISH
- 1 cup pimento cheese to garnish (divided into 4 scoops)
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar to garnish
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven, (ad) boil water, then add grits, salt, and butter.
- Cover and simmer grits until tender (about 30 minutes). Stir frequently during this time.
- Add a little water if needed and stir to prevent scorching.
- Remove from heat and fold in pimento cheese.
- Add dried parsley and garlic powder.
- Stir in half and half.
- Salt to taste if needed.
- Stir well and pour into individual bowls.
- Garnish with a scoop of pimento cheese and shredded cheddar.
Notes
- Stone ground grits take longer than quick grits to become tender. Check frequently and stir throughout cooking time to make sure they do not scorch.
- If you can't find stone ground, use quick grits instead, but not instant grits.
- You can turn this dish into a casserole by following instructions, then add 2 beaten eggs and mix all ingredients together. Pour into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish and bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 989mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 374mg | Iron: 1mg