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A bowl of smoked gouda cheese grits sprinkled with parsley and smoked paprika.

Quick And Creamy Cheese Grits

Perfect as a side dish for dinner or a hearty breakfast, this creamy, dreamy smoked gouda cheese grits recipe is a Southern household staple.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 472 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups quick grits
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
  • 3 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 8 oz. smoked gouda cheese shredded
  • 4 tbsp. butter unsalted
  • ¼ cup white wine

Instructions
 

  • In a 3 or 4 quart saucepan set over high heat, bring milk and chicken stock to a boil.
  • Whisk in 5-minute quick grits.
  • Stir in salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Cook quick grits according to package instructions, about 5 minutes, until the grits have absorbed most of the liquid.
  • Remove pot from heat. With a spatula, stir in smoked gouda cheese, unsalted butter, and a splash (about ¼ cup) white wine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 472kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 1072mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1876IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 432mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Easy, Favorites, Quick, Vegetarian
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