Smoked Gouda Grits

Name: Smoked Gouda Grits
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 cup Water; 1.5 cup Milk; 0.25 cup Butter; 0.5 cup cream ( ), divided; 1 cup grits (white); 1 tsp Kosher Salt; 0.5 tsp white pepper (black may be substituted); 0.25 tsp Smoked Paprika; 0.125 tsp powdered thyme; 1 cup smoked gouda cheese ( ), freshly shredded

Learn how to make authentic Lowcountry gouda cheese grits from a native Charlestonian! Rich, creamy, cheesy, and smoky; these smoked gouda grits can either be the star of your brunch spread or make an exceptional base for shrimp and grits or braised short ribs.

Brooke1999

Cook25 min

Total25 min

Servings4

Difficultymedium

BreakfastBrunchSides

Ingredients

1.5 cupWater
1.5 cupMilk
0.25 cupButter
0.5 cupcream ( ), divided
1 cupgrits (white)
1 tspKosher Salt
0.5 tspwhite pepper (black may be substituted)
0.25 tspSmoked Paprika
⅛ tsppowdered thyme
1 cupsmoked gouda cheese ( ), freshly shredded

Instructions

1
In a medium saucepan, bring water, milk, butter, and ¼ cup cream to a boil.
2
Reduce to a simmer and add grits. Simmer over medium low heat for about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and grits are very thick. Grits should pull away from the side of the pot when you stir it.
3
Remove from heat and stir in shredded Gouda cheese until fully incorporated.
4
Stir in the remaining ¼ cup of cream until fully incorporated.
5
Serve on their own, sprinkled with bacon and chives, or topped with shrimp or braised short rib. Enjoy!