Romano Grits
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this rich and creamy Romano Grits recipe, a luxurious twist on a Southern classic. Made with stone-ground grits simmered to perfection, this dish gains an irresistible velvety texture from whole milk and unsalted butter, while a generous helping of grated Romano cheese lends a tangy, nutty flavor that’s utterly crave-worthy. Finished with a hint of black pepper and an optional sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and herbaceous aroma, these cheesy grits are the perfect side dish for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Ready in just 30 minutes and serving four, Romano Grits are an easy and versatile addition to your table, pairing beautifully with everything from eggs to roasted meats. Bring comfort and elegance together in every creamy, cheesy bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup grated Romano cheese
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Slowly whisk in the stone-ground grits and salt, ensuring there are no lumps.
Reduce the heat to low and allow the grits to simmer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, for about 20 minutes or until thickened and creamy.
Stir in the milk and unsalted butter, and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes. This will make the grits extra creamy.
Remove the saucepan from heat and fold in the grated Romano cheese until fully melted and incorporated into the grits.
Season with black pepper to taste, and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1388 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.5 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.5 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 158 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 4564 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 163.7 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 48.9 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1049 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 583 mg | 12% | |
*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.
