Creamy Grits
Creamy Grits
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup grits
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the chicken broth and butter. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Once boiling, slowly pour in the grits while whisking continuously and vigorously. Continue to whisk immediately to prevent any lumps from forming.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer the grits for approximately 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Do not add sugar to the grits.
⏱️ 15 min
- 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the heavy whipping cream with a spatula until it is fully incorporated into the grits.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Add the shredded Colby Jack cheese to the grits. Stir with a spatula until the cheese is completely melted and the grits are smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Serve the thick, creamy grits immediately.
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Creamy Grits
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup grits
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the chicken broth and butter. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Once boiling, slowly pour in the grits while whisking continuously and vigorously. Continue to whisk immediately to prevent any lumps from forming.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer the grits for approximately 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Do not add sugar to the grits.
⏱️ 15 min - 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the heavy whipping cream with a spatula until it is fully incorporated into the grits.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add the shredded Colby Jack cheese to the grits. Stir with a spatula until the cheese is completely melted and the grits are smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Serve the thick, creamy grits immediately.