Name: Breakfast Grits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 cup hominy grits; 0.5 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon butter; freshly ground black pepper

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Ingredients

3 cups water
teaspoon salt
1 cup hominy grits
cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon butter
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1: Gather all ingredients before you begin cooking.

Step 2: In a saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil.

Step 3: Whisk in the grits and continue whisking for 1 minute.

Step 4: Once the mixture comes to a boil again, reduce the heat to low.

Step 5: Stir the grits frequently and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until thickened.

Step 6: Remove the grits from heat and add shredded cheese, butter, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 7: Continue stirring until the cheese and butter have fully melted, creating a creamy texture.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories	240
Total Fat	9g (12% DV)
Saturated Fat	6g (28% DV)
Cholesterol	26mg (9% DV)
Sodium	424mg (18% DV)
Total Carbohydrate	31g (11% DV)
Dietary Fiber	1g (2% DV)
Total Sugars	0g
Protein	8g (16% DV)
Calcium	132mg (10% DV)
Iron	2mg (9% DV)
Potassium	73mg (2% DV)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Breakfast Grits Recipe

Comments

Elizabeth Young

10/03/2025 10:07:04 PM

My wife had never tasted grits before, so I decided to make them for her. I cooked them with a mixture of water and milk, and added crumbled bacon bits at the end. They were delicious the day I made them, but even more delightful the next day when I shaped the leftovers into patties and fried them in butter. While not the healthiest choice, they were definitely a flavorful treat!

William Lopez

10/02/2025 12:06:52 PM

I have fond memories of my grandmother cooking creamy and perfectly prepared grits when I was growing up. Her secret was adding a splash of milk, which made them even creamier. I've recreated her recipe and even added my own twist with what I like to call "Breakfast Succotash" - mixing cheese grits with scrambled eggs and bacon or sausage. It's a delicious dish that always brings back happy childhood memories for me!

Joshua Lewis

10/01/2025 07:11:21 PM

I decided to add five cloves of garlic towards the end, and it turned out wonderfully. I will definitely be making this dish again.

Pamela Gomez

10/01/2025 05:00:54 AM

This is the best grits I've had in a long time - absolutely delicious!

Amanda Clark

10/01/2025 01:56:44 PM

Simple to prepare, I decided to make only half of the recipe since it was for my husband from the South. He thoroughly enjoyed it, especially the cheesy grits.

Thomas Garcia

10/01/2025 10:57:01 AM

I really enjoy this recipe because it yields more food than I can eat in one meal. I usually store the leftovers in the fridge and have them the next morning, and they taste delicious even when reheated.

Kenneth Young

09/30/2025 09:30:24 PM

Hilarious, the "recipe" here is literally just what's written on the grits bag. :) It was my very first attempt at making or trying grits. We all found them to be quite bland and lacking in flavor. Perhaps it's an acquired taste? We might give it another shot.