Pimento Cheese Grits
Pimento Cheese Grits combine two southern classics into one creamy, dreamy dish that will become a staple at your brunch or dinner table.
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup Quick Grits not instant
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup pimento cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter salted or unsalted
- 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper or cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Cook grits according to package directions with 4 cups milk and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Stir in remaining ingredients and heat thoroughly. Serve immediately!
Notes
- Adjust to your spice preference by using more or less red pepper flakes or using pimento cheese with or without jalapenos.
- Whole milk, 2%, 1% or skim may be used but will affect richness of the grits.
- You can used store bought pimento cheese or make your own homemade. If you're going to buy it, we love Palmetto and if you want to make your own, here is our favorite recipe!
Nutrition
Calories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 671mgPotassium: 265mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 691IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 275mgIron: 0.3mg
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