Instant Pot Cream Cheese Grits
Instant Pot Cream Cheese Grits deliver rich, cheesy comfort with a silky texture from cream cheese and Cheddar, lifted by a whisper of truffle salt. They’re a cozy, indulgent side that comes together quickly, perfect for brunch plates, barbecue mains, or weeknight dinners when you want something warm and satisfying.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Cream Cheese Grits, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 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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- 3
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Add 1 3/4 cups chicken broth and the grits to a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Choose the Porridge setting on high pressure per the manufacturer's directions and set the timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 2
Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method per the manufacturer's directions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in the remaining chicken broth. Mix in the Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, butter, and truffle salt.
- Calories 320.85 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 15.73 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 22.7 g 8%
- Total Fat 18.53 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 9.93 g High 50%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 57.84 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 940.74 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 0.65 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 1.11 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 256.45 mg Moderate 20%
- Iron 1.53 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 120.04 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 83.45 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 1.14 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.18 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
Instant Pot Cream Cheese Grits is made with 6 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Broth, Cream Cheese, and Grits. Each serving provides about 320.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Cream Cheese Grits made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Broth, Cream Cheese, Grits, Shredded Cheddar Cheese. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Cream Cheese Grits?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 320.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Cream Cheese Grits easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Cream Cheese Grits healthy?
- Instant Pot Cream Cheese Grits has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 320.85 calories and 15.73 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 940.74 mg (41% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.93 g (50% 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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