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Cheese Grits
34
Health
Score
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

  1. 1Whisk grits into boiling salted water.
  2. 2Simmer 20–25 minutes, stirring.
  3. 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 34

Nutrient density11 / 35
Protein quality8 / 15
Fiber content2 / 10
Healthy fats3 / 10
Bioactive compounds7 / 15
Glycemic impact9 / 10
Top nutrients

% Daily Value per serving

Calcium 6.0%Phosphorus 5.5%Selenium 4.7%Vitamin A 4.4%Zinc 4.0%

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