The Forked Spoon · by Jessica Randhawa★ 4.9 (15)
Cheese Grits Recipe
NUTRITION · PER SERVING25M COOK
CAL 29%·PRO 36%
CARBS 37G26% OF CAL
3G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC32G OTHER3G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 41G64% OF CAL
21G SAT20G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Creamy, cheesy grits made with cheddar, heavy cream, garlic, and cayenne. A classic Southern side that pairs well with protein mains.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 2 cups water (or extra chicken broth)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or water)
- 4 tablespoon butter (divided)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 cup old-fashioned corn grits (not quick/instant)
- 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
- Salt and Black Pepper (to taste)
- Cayenne pepper, butter, fresh parsley (for serving)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 25M
CAL 29%·PRO 36%
CARBS 37G26% OF CAL
3G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC32G OTHER3G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 41G64% OF CAL
21G SAT20G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 1141mg
- Total sugar
- 3g
- Added sugar
- ≥0g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 239mg
- Calcium
- 343mg
- Iron
- 1mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 1141MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.