Easy Pimento Cheese Grits
Great cheesy creamy grits!
Servings 6
Calories 818kcal
Ingredients
For the grits
- 2 cups whole milk or half and half
- 2 cups water
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup quick cooking grits
- 1 cup pimento cheese from below
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish, if desired
For the pimento cheese
- ½ pound extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ pound Pepper Jack cheese shredded
- 4 ounce pimentos diced, not drained
- ½ small red onion diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon celery seed
- kosher salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
For the grits
- Add the milk and water to a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the grits, stirring as you pour.
- Add salt to taste.
- Let the grits simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often, until they are thick and creamy.
- Turn off the heat. Stir in the pimento cheese and season with pepper.
- Serve garnished with parsley if desired.
For the pimento cheese
- Place all ingredients except the salt and pepper into a bowl. Combine.
- Add salt and pepper to taste and stir.
- Refrigerate at least an hour before using.
Notes
You can make the pimento cheese the day ahead.
Nutrition
Calories: 818kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 1353mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1852IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 809mg | Iron: 2mg