35HealthScore
Breakfast · Southern
Cheese Grits
Grade D⏱ 27 min🍽 4 servingsEasy
Creamy Southern stone-ground grits with cheddar.
VegetarianGluten-Free
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Ingredients
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 pinch salt
Method
- 1Whisk grits into boiling salted water.
- 2Simmer 20–25 minutes, stirring.
- 3Stir in cheese and butter.
Nutrition
Per 1 serving (~311 g)
305
Calories
10.3g
Protein
30.6g
Carbs
15.6g
Fat
1.5g
Fiber
Why Cheese Grits scores 35
Nutrient density11
Protein quality8
Fiber content2
Healthy fats4
Bioactive compounds7
Glycemic impact9
Top nutrients
Calcium6Phosphorus5.5Selenium4.7Vitamin A4.4Zinc4
