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Cheese Grits are a classic Southern staple perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or side dish. I combined them with another staple to create this delicious Pimento Cheese Grits recipe! They're cheesy, creamy, and oh so tasty. Eat them on their own on pair them with pork or chicken. You're going to love these easy cheese grits!
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4.30 from 10 votes

Pimento Cheese Grits Recipe

This Pimento Cheese Grits recipe combines two Southern classics to create one quick and savory dish.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Bring chicken broth and water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and mix in the butter. Cook the grits, stirring continuously, until grits are tender, 1-2 minutes.
    2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup quick-cooking yellow grits
  • Mix in the pimento cheese and kosher salt.
    ½ cup pimento cheese, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Notes

Storage: Store pimento cheese grits in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 492mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 444IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 2mg