Best Easy Grits Recipes

EASY, CREAMY CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the chicken broth and whipping cream.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add the grits, and return to boiling.
• Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 5-7 minutes.
• Add the cheese, stirring until melted.
• Allow to sit for about 10 minutes.
• Serve.

SOUTHERN-STYLE BIRDS IN A NEST WITH BUTTER GRITS, GREENS WITH BACON, OVER-EASY QUAIL EGGS AND GREEN TOMATO AND GREEN APPLE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• For the chutney: Combine the green tomatoes, brown sugar, cider vinegar, curry powder, mustard seeds, fennel pollen, allspice, ginger, apple and red onion in a medium heavy-bottomed pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes. Taste and thin with chicken stock as desired. Adjust the seasonings to taste.
• For the greens and bacon: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp; remove to a paper-towel-lined plate. Lower the heat to medium, add the garlic and shallot, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes. Add in the chard and beet greens and let wilt for a few minutes. Deglaze the pan with vinegar, then add the sugar, nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste, and a dash of hot sauce. Add some of the bacon back to the pan, and combine. Use the remaining bacon as garnish.
• For the butter grits: In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken stock, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon of the butter to a boil. Add the grits and bring to a simmer. Stir, then partially cover, and cook, whisking occasionally, until the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
• Add in 1/2 cup milk, whisk and partially cover. Cook, whisking occasionally, for another 15 minutes.
• Add in the remaining 1/2 cup milk and cook partially covered, whisking occasionally, another 15 minutes.
• Add the remaining tablespoon butter and season to taste with salt. Use additional stock to adjust the consistency as needed. Serve the grits with the quail eggs.

EASY CHEESY LOADED GRITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain., In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, about 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat., Add green chiles, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, 3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, butter and pepper sauce; stir until cheese is melted. Stir in eggs, then sausage mixture., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with remaining cheeses; sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and set, 50-60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro.

QUICK, EASY AND SPICY SAUSAGE GRAVY OVER GRITS OR BISCUITS

Steps:

• Sausage -- In a medium sauce pan, saute the sausage, breaking it up as it cooks, on medium heat until cooked through. Make sure to drain the sausage well before making the rest of the sauce. I use hot breakfast sausage, but use what you like best).
• Once the sausage is drained well, return to the sauce pan and add the green chilies, scallions, cream, red pepper flakes, cumin and oregano. Mix well to combine and taste for any additional seasoning (salt or pepper). Let it simmer on medium to medium low for 4-5 minutes. The cream will help it thicken naturally.
• After the gravy cooks 4-5 minutes, stir in the cheese and heat through just to melt the cheese. This should be done just a few minutes before serving.
• Prepare the Base -- As I said, you can really use anything. Grits were excellent, croissants would be wonderful too. I happen to use Pillsbury (or a canned) biscuit, or you could certainly make your own too. I cooked the biscuits according to package directions. But NOTE, I brushed the biscuits (before baking) with a mix of butter, chili powder, and cumin for a little extra flavor.
• Serve -- Simply serve the gravy over your choice of the bottom layer. Garnish with extra cheese if you want and the extra scallion. A poached egg would be great, or even some scrambled eggs on the side. Just ENJOY!

EASY CHEESE JALAPENO BAKED POLENTA (GRITS)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Whisk cornmeal into water, cook until cornmeal comes together and is creamy 5-10 minutes.
• Meanwhile prepare peppers, and grate cheese.
• Add corn, pepper, cheese, butter, and salt. Butter a small-medium baking dish.
• Pour polenta into baking dish and bake 30-45 minutes. Turn on broiler and broil until bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.

EASY STOVE-TOP CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Combine chicken broth, water, and milk in large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add grits and salt, stir, cover, and reduce to a simmer. Cook five minutes. (For thicker grits, cook slightly longer.).
• Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese, cheddar, hot sauce, and seasoned salt.
• Serve warm.

EASY CHEESY SHRIMP & GRITS

Steps:

• Boil shrimp. Use Old Bay seasoning in water to add additional flavor. 3-5 minutes in boiling water is usually plenty of time. Overcooking makes them tough. Set shrimp aside.
• Boil 3 cups water. Add grits, reduce heat to medium=low and cover. Cook 5-7 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
• Add remaining ingredients to grits and stir to melt cheese.
• Dish grits into individual bowls and top with shrimp.

VELVEETA® EASY CREAMY GRITS

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 350°F.
• BRING water to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Gradually stir in grits; cook on low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add butter, garlic and seasoning; stir until butter is completely melted and mixture is well blended.
• BEAT eggs in small bowl until blended. Add small amount of hot grits; mix well. Gradually add to remaining grits in pan, stirring constantly until blended.
• POUR into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with VELVEETA; press gently into grits with back of spoon until partially covered.
• BAKE 40 minute Let stand 10 minute before serving.
• For a Stronger Spice Flavor:.
• Substitute 1/2 teaspoons ground red pepper (cayenne) for the Cajun seasoning.
• Serving Suggestion:.
• Wake up with VELVEETA® Easy Creamy Grits for a special Saturday morning treat. Serve with fresh fruit.
• Note:.
• This is a great side dish to serve as part of a breakfast or brunch buffet.
• To Double:.
• Prepare as directed, doubling all ingredients and substituting a 13x9-inch baking dish for the 8-inch square baking dish. Makes 16 servings.
• Nutrition Information Per Serving: 200 calories, 10g total fat, 6g saturated fat, 75mg cholesterol, 420mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate, less than 1g dietary fiber, 2g sugars, 8g protein, 10%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 25%DV calcium, 6%DV iron.

EASY CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Spray a heavy-bottomed saucepan with cooking spray (Pam).
• Bring 2 cups water, onion, instant chicken bouillion, garlic, pepper and butter to a boil.
• Add grits to the boiling mixture.
• Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until grits soften.
• Add half and half and cheese; stir until cheese melts.
• Serve hot.

EASY GRITS

Steps:

• Combine the water, milk and salt in a sauce pan and heat over med-high heat until boiling.
• Gradually add the cornmeal while continually whisking, this will limit lumping.
• Once all the cornmeal is added, cover and turn the heat to low.
• Cook for 20-25 minutes, whisking mixture every 4-5 minutes to prevent lumping.
• 5 minutes before the end of cooking add the butter and let melt. When the timer expires, whisk in the butter to combine and taste for salt and pepper preference.
• Serve hot with topping(s) if desired.

SHRIMP & GRITS MADE EASY

Steps:

• 1. Cook the grits according to package instructions. Saute the jalapeno and add to the grits.
• 2. Add butter, cream, cheeses to the grits and simmer 1 mins.
• 3. Make the gravy according to package instructions. Add the shrimp and simmer for 10 mins or until the shrimp are cooked thoroughly.
• 4. Place grits in a bowl and top with shrimp and gravy. Enjoy!

EASY CHEESY LOADED GRITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain., In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, about 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat., Add green chilies, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, 3/4 cup Jack cheese, butter and pepper sauce; stir until cheese is melted. Stir in eggs, then sausage mixture., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with remaining cheeses; sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and set, 50-60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro.

EASY CHEESY GRITS

Steps:

• In a medium sauce pan bring the water and grits to a boil, stirring constantly once they begin to thicken.
• Add corn and cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
• Salt and pepper to taste.

VELVEETA® EASY CREAMY GRITS RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Bring water to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Gradually stir in grits; cook on low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add butter, garlic and seasoning; stir until butter is completely melted and mixture is well blended.
• Beat eggs in small bowl until blended. Add small amount of hot grits; mix well. Gradually add to remaining grits in pan, stirring constantly until blended.
• Pour into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with VELVEETA; press gently into grits with back of spoon until partially covered.
• Bake 40 min. Let stand 10 min. before serving.

EASY SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• Cook grits as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium-heat heat until crisp. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Add shrimp and garlic to bacon drippings in skillet; cook and stir 3 min. or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in barbecue sauce; cook 1 to 2 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
• Add cheese to grits; mix well. Serve topped with shrimp mixture and onions.

~ EASY CHEESEY, CREAMY GRITS ~

Steps:

• Over medium high heat, bring broth to a boil and whisk in the grits. Continue cooking and stirring for about 8 minutes, if they become too thick, just add more broth. Remove from heat and stir in the butter, salt, pepper and cheese.
• Serve immediately.