Cheddar-Parmesan Cheese Grits
Cheddar-Parmesan Cheese Grits are rich, buttery, and ultra-creamy, with a mellow corn flavor lifted by sharp Cheddar and nutty Parmesan. The smooth texture and gentle peppery finish make them a comforting side for breakfast eggs, roasted meats, or seafood. Serve warm when you want something cozy and crowd-pleasing.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheddar-Parmesan Cheese Grits, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble the ingredients.
- 2
In a saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Whisk in the grits, lower the heat to medium-low, and cook until thickened. Remove from the heat.
- 3
Stir in the Cheddar, Parmesan, and butter until combined and the cheese has melted.
- 4
Season with pepper and serve right away.
- Calories 459.85 kcal High 23%
- Protein 18.06 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 42.17 g 15%
- Total Fat 25.2 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 14.69 g High 73%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 68.73 mg High 23%
- Sodium 504.13 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 5.99 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 10.07 g --
- Added Sugars 9.93 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 468.52 mg Good Source 36%
- Iron 1.6 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 45.06 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 1.39 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.27 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Cheddar Parmesan Cheese Grits is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Grits. Each serving provides about 459.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheddar-Parmesan Cheese Grits made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Grits, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheddar-Parmesan Cheese Grits?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 459.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheddar-Parmesan Cheese Grits easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cheddar-Parmesan Cheese Grits healthy?
- Cheddar-Parmesan Cheese Grits has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 459.85 calories and 18.06 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 504.13 mg (22% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 14.69 g (73% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.93 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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