Cheesy Grits Bowls

Cheesy grits bowls are topped with a variety of add-ins. This easy bowl recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch or a simple weeknight meal.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Course Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine Southern

Servings people

Calories 571 kcal

Ingredients

For the Grits

2 cups water
½ cup quick 5 minute grits
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Toppings

6 strips bacon chopped and cooked
½ cup cheese shredded
2 eggs cooked as desired
⅓ cup diced tomatoes

Instructions

For the Grits

Bring salted water to a bowl and stir in the grits slowly.
Reduce heat to medium low and cover. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Stir in shredded cheese until melted. Keep warm until time to serve.

Topping and Assembly

Prep all topping ingredients as needed such as shredding cheese, cooking meat, dicing vegetables, cooking egg etc.
Spoon hot grits into bowls and top as desired.

Notes

Grits may cooked with milk or ½ and ½ for a creamier version.
Additional toppings can include crumbled cooked sausage, sauteed onions or shallots, diced ham, diced bell pepper, sliced jalapeno pepper, hot sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 571kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 29gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 251mgSodium: 1219mgPotassium: 255mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1134IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 645mgIron: 3mg

Keyword blackened shrimp bowls, grits

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