Southern Gouda Grits
These creamy gouda grits are rich, cheesy, and full of Southern comfort. Made with thyme-infused butter, chicken broth, and a splash of cream, they’re velvety smooth and deeply flavorful. They’re easy to dress up for a holiday dinner with short ribs or pork roast, or keep it easy and brunchy with shrimp, eggs, and bacon.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 501kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves removed from stem
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup old-fashioned grits not quick-cooking or instant
- 1 ½ cups gouda cheese freshly shredded; young gouda melts best
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the thyme leaves and let sizzle for 2-3 minutes, until the butter is fragrant.2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- Add the chicken broth and heavy cream, let it come to a lively simmer.4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 cup heavy cream
- Slowly whisk in the grits to prevent lumps, then reduce the heat to medium-low.1 cup old-fashioned grits
- Simmer the grits, stirring often so they don't stick to the bottom, until the grits are thick, creamy, and no longer hard and crunchy, about 20 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, then gently whisk in the gouda until it's smooth and melted.1 ½ cups gouda cheese
- Season to taste with the salt and pepper. Serve hot!Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 543mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1104IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 449mg | Iron: 1mg