Quick 'Cheese Grits' Side Dish
Quick 'Cheese Grits' is a creamy, savory side dish made from ground corn (grits) cooked with cheese, butter, and milk or cream. It's a staple of Southern American cuisine, particularly in states like South Carolina and Georgia, where grits are a beloved comfort food.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates from the corn grits and contains significant fat from the cheese and butter. It provides a good source of calcium and phosphorus from the dairy, with a typical serving containing around 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Calcium | 250 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
| Selenium | 12 mcg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Zinc | 1.8 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Grits are a uniquely American ingredient with roots in Native American cuisine, and the 'quick' version uses pre-processed, faster-cooking grits, making this a modern, time-saving take on a traditional dish.
