Quick Cheese Grits

4
Servings
5 min
Preparation Time
10 min
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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.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup Quaker® Quick Grits - Original
2 cups water
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dash 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

Key Products

Quaker® Quick Grits - Original

Missing a few ingredients? Find the perfect substitute with what you have on hand.

Ingredient Substitutions

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

Missing a few ingredients? Find the perfect substitute with what you have on hand.

Ingredient Substitutions

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