Grits were a breakfast staple when I was growing up. Even today, we still have them about three times a week. The trick with grits is the more you whisk, the creamier they'll be. —Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia

Spring Onion Pimiento Cheese Grits

Spring Onion Pimiento Cheese Grits
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Yield
16 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked stone-ground yellow grits
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
- 3 green onions, diced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Dash cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Prepare grits according to package directions. Keep warm.
- Meanwhile, using a mixer, beat cream cheese. Add mayonnaise; continue beating until creamy. Add next 5 ingredients, mixing until well blended.
- Stir butter and pimiento cheese mixture into the warm grits; season to taste. Mix well.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 281 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 231mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
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