- Grits with butter and sugar
- Grits without butter and sugar (but, why… why would you do that?)
- Grits with Cheddar
- Grits with Smoked Gouda Cheese – topped with bacon, a fried egg, diced tomatoes, and chives (HAVE MERCY!)
- Grits served alongside fried apples – a personal favorite
- Grits topped with a spoonful of blackberry pie filling (or blueberry, cherry, apple, strawberry…)
The quick and easy Monday Morning Cheese Grits recipe below is my Weekday Morning “go to recipe” – I love them any day of the week, of course, but on Monday mornings, I reallllly sing their praises. So quick. So simple. So easy.
Ingredients
- 2-1/4 Cups Water
- 1/2 Cup Quick 5-Minute Grits
- 1/2 Cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese (plus a little extra)
- Garlic Powder
- Pinch of Salt
- Paprika
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in medium saucepan.
- Add grits, slowly, to prevent clumping. Stir well.
- Reduce heat to medium and cook for about 12 minutes, or until thickened. Stir occasionally - grits really love to clump, so stay on top of your stirring game!
- Stir in cheese, a pinch of salt, and a dash of garlic powder.
- Pour grits into bowls and top with a little more shredded sharp cheddar. Sprinkle a little paprika on top of the whole shebang.
