Crockpot Cheesy Southern Grits
Dive into the creamy, comforting world of Southern cooking with these irresistible Crockpot Cheesy Southern Grits! This effortless slow-cooker recipe combines rich stone-ground grits with a luscious blend of sharp cheddar, cream cheese, and heavy cream for a velvety texture and bold flavor. Infused with garlic powder, savory chicken broth, and a hint of butter, these ultra-creamy grits cook low and slow for four hours, delivering Southern comfort food at its finest with minimal effort. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a hearty side, this cozy dish is garnished with optional chopped green onions for a fresh, vibrant finish. A true soul food classic, these cheesy grits are sure to elevate your table and bring everyone back for seconds!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Stone-ground grits
- 3 cups Water
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1.5 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, cubed
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Spray the inside of a crockpot with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Add the stone-ground grits, water, chicken broth, heavy cream, butter, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the crockpot. Stir them together until combined.
Set the crockpot to low heat and cover it with the lid. Let the mixture cook for 4 hours, stirring every hour to prevent the grits from clumping or sticking to the sides.
After 4 hours, check the consistency of the grits. If they are too thick, add a splash of water or chicken broth and stir well.
Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and cubed cream cheese until melted and thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.
Once the cheese is fully incorporated, turn off the crockpot and let the grits rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3003 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 224.8 g | 288% | |
| Saturated Fat | 136.5 g | 682% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 661 mg | 220% | |
| Sodium | 4486 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.7 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 67.4 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1419 mg | 109% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 783 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
