Name: Instant Pot Cheese Grits
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup stone ground grits; 2 cups water; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 0.75 cup Tillamook Special Reserve Extra Sharp Cheddar; ⅛-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.25 tsp dried dill; 0.25 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 cup milk, room temp

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Instant Pot Cheese Grits

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Ingredients

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Instant Pot Cheese Grits

1 cup stone ground grits

2 cups water

1 tsp fine sea salt

¾ cup Tillamook Special Reserve Extra Sharp Cheddarfinely grated

⅛-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepperdepending on how spicy you would like

¼ tsp dried dill

¼ tsp garlic powder

½ cup milk, room tempplus a little more if you want it creamier

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Instructions

Put grits and water into your Instant Pot and stir in the salt.

With the instant pot in the seal position, set it to manual high pressure for 10 minutes. Once it is done cooking, let it naturally release for 15 minutes and then quick release and remaining pressure.

Mix together the grits and water to combine.

Add in the cheese, milk, herbs and spices and mix to combine.

Serve and ENJOY right away!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Grits First 🔥
Dry toast the stone ground grits in the Instant Pot for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid to deepen their nutty flavor and prevent clumping during cooking.
Room Temperature Milk is Essential 🥛
Always use room temperature milk as specified to prevent shocking the grits with cold liquid, which can cause uneven cooking and lumps in your final dish.
Add Cheese After Cooking 🧀
Stir in the extra sharp cheddar after the pressure cooking cycle completes to preserve its complex flavors and prevent it from becoming grainy or separated.
Layer Your Seasoning Strategy 🌶️
Add half the garlic powder and cayenne before cooking for depth, then taste and adjust with remaining seasonings after the cheese melts for perfect balance.
Quick Release with Caution ⚡
Use quick release but keep your face and hands clear of the steam vent—grits can splatter—then immediately stir to prevent a skin from forming on top.