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Published: Dec 12, 2017 · Modified: Jan 30, 2024 by Pam

Gouda Grits with Cajun Spice

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Gouda Grits with Cajun Spice are an easy and versatile side dish that you'll want to serve often. Additionally, this version gives a new twist to grits as a traditional brunch or breakfast choice.

Gouda Grits with Cajun Spice are a versatile side dish from BiscuitsandBurlap.com

Grits are not just for breakfast anymore! Of course, we all know that Shrimp and Grits have become hugely popular over the past decade, and rightly so. But we want you to think even beyond that. Our Gouda Grits with Cajun Spice are a perfect side dish for many entrees.

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  • Some Ideas for Serving Gouda Grits
  • Grits are big in the versatility department
  • Tips for Making the Best and Easiest Gouda Grits Ever
  • 📖 Recipe
  • Other Recipes with Cajun Spice

Some Ideas for Serving Gouda Grits

Did you know that grits have been served with fish or other types of seafood in the south for a really long time? For example, a traditional southern event known as a fish fry is a place where you're likely to find a big pot of grits. Sometimes the grits will be cheesy and sometimes just plain. You can find out more about a fish fry by reading this.

These gouda grits would be an awesome side for Low Country Boil Sheet Pan Dinner too. You can click over for that recipe.

Gouda Grits with Cajun Spice are a versatile side dish from BiscuitsandBurlap.com

Besides seafood, another favorite of ours is to serve a well-seasoned dish of grits (like our Gouda Grits) with fresh pork. A pork tenderloin is a great choice, as is a slightly spicy pork chop like this one. Add to that Sweet Potato Biscuits and you are talking southern love on a plate!

Gouda Grits with Cajun Spice are a versatile side dish from BiscuitsandBurlap.com

A light sprinkling of cayenne pepper can be stirred into the grits or dusted on top. It makes for a pretty presentation and, as long as you add it with a light hand, it will give just a hint of kick.

For a fun, southern style appetizer, grits can be used as the base for Appetizers with Barbecue and Cheese Grits.

These are our favorites, but the point is to consider grits as a side dish when planning your meals. As you can see, they're quick, easy, cheap and delicious, and...

Grits are big in the versatility department

You can make a big pot that will serve a lot of people, or just enough for one, and anything in between.

They can be cheesy like these Gouda Grits or the grits we made with our Shrimp and Grits, which has white cheddar. Or, you can leave the cheese out altogether.

We love a Cajun or Creole seasoning added into our grits - like Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning, but you can get creative and try difference spices. If you're a fan of Cajun seasoning and a fan of seafood you'll want to check out our Oyster Po'Boy Recipe. It's super easy and so good!

You can also alter the amount and heaviness of the cream in your grits. For the richest (and best) use all half and half for the liquid. In our recipe we used one part water and one part half and half. To make them lighter you could use whole milk, low fat milk or even make them with all water.

Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally with whisk to get lumps out.

Tips for Making the Best and Easiest Gouda Grits Ever

  • Use Quick Grits (not instant, but not the long cooking kind)
  • Don't salt the water if using a seasoning blend that includes salt
  • Cook the grits covered for the best liquid absorption
  • Stir with a whisk to get out any lumps
  • If serving for a buffet, make the grits on the stove top and move to a slow cooker to keep warm

Our recipe makes two generous servings, but double or triple the ingredients easily if you're feeding more people.

📖 Recipe

gouda grits in bowl.

Gouda Grits with Cajun Spice

Gouda Grits with Cajun Spice is a versatile side dish that can be served with seafood or pork.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1-⅓ cup water
  • 1-⅓ cup half and half
  • 3 ounces gouda cheese, grated
  • ⅔ cup quick grits (not instant)
  • ½ to ¾ teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Bring water and half and half to a boil.
  • Stir in grits and return to boil, stirring. 
  • Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally with whisk to get lumps out.
  • Stir in cheese and cajun seasoning until cheese melts.
  • Top hot grits with butter.
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For a fun twist on these grits leave out the gouda and stir in a couple of heaping spoonsful of Spicy and Smoky Pimento Cheese. Mmm......

We hope you'll consider grits when planning your meals. Let us know what ideas you have. If you're having grits for brunch, think outside the box and make bialys. Don't know what they are? Find out here.

Other Recipes with Cajun Spice

As you can see from browsing around on Biscuits and Burlap, we love to add a bit of Cajun or Creole Seasoning to a lot of dishes. If you like it as much as we do, or want to explore the possibilities check out these recipes.

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Cajun Cream Sauce for Fish
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Grilled Cajun Wings
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Bourbon-Glazed Cajun Beef Tenderloin
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Cajun Crab Dip
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Comments

  1. Stacey says

    December 12, 2017 at 12:16 pm

    Those grits sound amazing and my husband would be a very happy man with a serving of those!! Thanks for this. 🙂

    Reply
    • Pam says

      December 12, 2017 at 1:37 pm

      Thank you so much, Stacey!

      Reply
  2. Deepika says

    December 12, 2017 at 3:41 pm

    5 stars
    This looks like a delicious comfort meal. My family will love it.

    Reply
    • Pam says

      December 12, 2017 at 4:00 pm

      Thanks so much, Deepika!

      Reply
  3. Dana Sandonato says

    December 12, 2017 at 4:24 pm

    This sounds incredibly… gouda! (I had to.) Gouda is one of my go-to's when I make mac and cheese, so I LOVE the use of it here! I've never made my own grits, but it's on my (lengthy) to-make list. This is encouraging me, because it looks fantastic.

    Reply
    • Pam says

      December 12, 2017 at 4:26 pm

      You'll be surprised at how easy they are, Dana.

      Reply
  4. Patty @ Spoonabilities says

    December 12, 2017 at 4:35 pm

    5 stars
    Oh wow! These grits look absolutely amazing! I am definitely going to make this recipe soon.

    Reply
    • Pam says

      December 12, 2017 at 4:43 pm

      Thanks so much, Patty! Enjoy.

      Reply
  5. Kristen Wood says

    December 12, 2017 at 4:44 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      December 12, 2017 at 4:49 pm

      Thanks so much, Kristen!

      Reply
  6. Lisa Bynum says

    December 12, 2017 at 4:55 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my, these grits look to die for!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      December 12, 2017 at 5:17 pm

      Thank you so much Lisa!

      Reply
  7. ROSE CALENDA says

    February 19, 2020 at 2:30 pm

    Love your recipes!!!!!!!!!!!! Only issue is printer cannot print blue in ingredients. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE CHANGE THIS!

    thank you.

    Reply
    • Pam says

      February 19, 2020 at 5:59 pm

      Rose, I think you would need to set your printer to print in grayscale, and you'll be good.

      Reply
  8. Tam says

    March 22, 2020 at 6:49 pm

    Making your recipe tonight. I decided to add the spices into the milk and water while heating to a boil. I did not have half-and-half so I used buttermilk and substitution. Thank you for the recipe

    Reply
  9. Tonya Smith says

    May 09, 2024 at 8:05 am

    How many servings is this?

    Reply
    • Pam says

      May 09, 2024 at 3:25 pm

      2 generous servings or 3 smaller ones. It's easy to double or triple if you need more.

      Reply
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