Cheddar and Scallion Grits
Serves 4|
Hands-On Time:
10m
|
Total Time:
30m
Ingredients
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 cup grits (not instant or quick cooking)
- 1 cup grated white Cheddar (4 ounces)
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 4¼ cups water to a boil. Add 1½ teaspoons salt. Slowly whisk in the grits. Reduce heat to low and cook, whisking frequently, until the grits thicken and pull away from the side of the pan, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add the Cheddar and stir until it melted. Top with the scallions, butter, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 185Calories From Fat 41%
- Fat 13g
- Sat Fat 9g
- Cholesterol 39mg
- Sodium 888mg
- Protein 7g
- Carbohydrate 9g
- Fiber 1g
- Sugar 1g
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.
Quick Tip
Turn this into a main course by adding sautéed shrimp or andouille sausage.
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