Pimento Cheese Grits Recipe

Name: Pimento Cheese Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups water; 3 cups whole milk; 1 1/2 cups medium-grind stone-ground corn grits; Salt; 4 ounces sharp yellow cheddar cheese, shredded (1 1/4 cups); 4 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded (1 1/4 cups); 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/3 cup finely diced jarred piquillo peppers, patted dry; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; Freshly ground black pepper; Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish

Servings: persons

5 cups water
3 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups medium-grind stone-ground corn grits
Salt
4 ounces sharp yellow cheddar cheese, shredded (1 1/4 cups)
4 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded (1 1/4 cups)
3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup finely diced jarred piquillo peppers, patted dry
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
Freshly ground black pepper
Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish

1
In a large saucepan, bring the water and milk to a boil.
2
Whisk in the grits in a slow, steady stream.
3
Add a generous pinch of salt and cook over moderately low heat, whisking frequently, until the grits are thickened and tender, about 30 minutes.
4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk both cheddar cheeses into the grits along with the cream cheese, piquillo peppers and cayenne; season with salt and black pepper.
5
Scrape the grits into a serving bowl, garnish with thinly sliced scallions and serve.

496

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups water, 3 cups whole milk, 1 1/2 cups medium-grind stone-ground corn grits, Salt, and more.

Yes, Pimento Cheese Grits falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pimento Cheese Grits

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