Gouda Grits with Cajun Spice

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.

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
• Other Recipes with Cajun Spice
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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.

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!

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.

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.

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

• Cajun Steak Bites
• Creole Butter Recipe
• Cajun Gravy and Chicken
• Blackened Grouper on the Grill
• Homemade French Fries with Creole Aioli

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