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Pimento Cheese Grits
Pimento Cheese Grits are a classic southern side dish made with stone ground grits and homemade pimento cheese. They're creamy, cheesy and delicious!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup stone ground grits ((ad))
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup pimento cheese ((stirred in grits))
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 cup half & half
- 1 cup pimento cheese to garnish ((divided into 4 scoops))
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar to garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large dutch oven, (ad) boil water, then add grits, salt, and butter.
- 2
Cover and simmer grits until tender (about 30 minutes). Stir frequently during this time.
- 3
Add a little water if needed and stir to prevent scorching.
- 4
Remove from heat and fold in pimento cheese.
- 5
Add dried parsley and garlic powder.
- 6
Stir in half and half.
- 7
Salt to taste if needed.
- 8
Stir well and pour into individual bowls.
- 9
Garnish with a scoop of pimento cheese and shredded cheddar.