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Instant Pot Cheese Grits

Instant Pot Cheese Grits

This Instant Pot Cheese Grits recipe makes this classic southern dish SO easy to throw together and the perfect savory breakfast or even side dish! When given the option, I will ALWAYS choose the sharp (preferably extra sharp) cheddar cheese. ALWAYS. But of course, medium cheddar would work nicely for this simple recipe.

Author: Food with Feeling

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 279 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 cup - stone ground grits
  • 2 cups - water
  • 1 tsp - fine sea salt
  • ¾ cup - Tillamook Special Reserve Extra Sharp Cheddar
  • ¼ tsp - cayenne pepper
  • ¼ tsp - dried dill
  • ¼ tsp - garlic powder
  • ½ cup - milk, room temp

Instructions

  1. Put grits and water into your Instant Pot and stir in the salt.
  2. 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.
  3. Mix together the grits and water to combine.
  4. Add in the cheese, milk, herbs and spices and mix to combine.
  5. Serve and ENJOY right away!

Nutrition

Energy: 279 kcal | Total Fat: 12 g | Saturated: 6 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 31 mg | Total Carbs: 32 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugars: 2 g | Proteins: 9 g | Sodium: 944 mg | Polyunsaturated: 1 g | Monounsaturated: 3 g

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