Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Sodium
This is NOT a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
No specific GERD triggers.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"Kiss my grits!" -Polly Holliday, Actress
The refrigerator light goes on...
There is every reason to use whole grain yellow cornmeal to make your grits. They are so much more flavorful than white grits and better for you. Because the yellow grits have not been stripped of their bran and other nutrients, they are much higher in fiber and lower in calories.
Cheese Grits
Servings: 2 | Serving size: about a cup
Cooking Time: 45 Minutes
This recipe may be doubled. The leftovers can be cut into 2 inch squares, seared, and served as polenta cakes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup yellow corn grits (coarse ground cornmeal)
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (grated)
Place the water in a medium sauce pan over high heat.
When the water boils, reduce the heat to medium-high and slowly add the grits. Stir continuously while adding the grits.
Add the salt and stir.
Reduce the heat to medium and cook the grits for 12 minutes, stirring to keep the grits from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Add the cheese and stir until well blended. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/2 cup cooked grits
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 166 | Calories from Fat 43 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 1g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 383mg | 17% |
| Total Carbohydrates 23g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
| Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 7g |
| Vitamin A 2% | Vitamin C 0% |
| Calcium 17% | Iron 7% |
| Vitamin K 0 mcg | Potassium 101 mg |
| Magnesium 45 mg | |