Smoky Blue Cheese Grits
Smoky Blue Cheese Grits! Creamy grits are punctuated by pungent blue cheese and a hint of smokiness in this delicious twist on a Southern classic.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: The Kitchen Prep
- 1½ cups water
- ½ cup half and half
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup grits
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbled, extra for garnish if desired
- 1¼ teaspoons liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon butter
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring water and half and half to a boil {watch it carefully as dairy has a tendency to bubble over when boiled.} Add salt.
Slowly whisk in grits. Reduce heat to medium low and continue to whisk continuously until substantially thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add blue cheese, liquid smoke and butter and continue to whisk until smooth and thickened to desired consistency. {I like my grits on the thicker side, but if you prefer a runnier texture you can add more liquid to achieve that.}
Serve hot with crumbled blue cheese over top.