Grilled Garlic Cheese Grits
This recipe offers a tasty twist on classic grits, transforming them into a grilled side dish. Creamy grits are cooked with cheddar cheese and minced garlic, then chilled until firm. The set mixture is cut into squares, brushed with olive oil, and grilled until lightly browned. It makes a wonderful accompaniment to grilled meats. The chilling time of 2 to 2 1/2 hours is additional to the listed cooking time.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup uncooked old fashion grits
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 -2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Method
- In a saucepan, boil the water and gradually stir in the grits and salt. Lower the heat and let it simmer without a lid for 40-45 minutes until thickened, stirring now and then.
- Mix in the cheese and garlic, stirring until the cheese has fully melted. Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch baking dish coated with nonstick spray. Cover and chill for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until firm.
- Prepare your grill by coating the rack with nonstick spray. Slice the chilled grits into 3-inch squares. Lightly coat each side with olive oil.
- Place the squares on the grill, cover, and cook for 4 to 6 minutes per side until they have a light golden colour.
Nutrition (per serving)
Sodium382700 mg
Recipe details
CategoryGrains
AuthorBarb G.
