Matt Horn

Cheesy Grits

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      25 min

Appears in
Kowbird: Amazing Chicken Recipes from Chef Matt Horn's Restaurant and Home Kitchen
Kowbird

By Matt Horn

Published 2024

  • About

Grits are the heart and soul of Southern comfort. Soft, creamy, and suffused with the warmth of melted cheese, each spoonful tells a tale of family breakfasts and laughter-filled brunches. It’s a recipe passed down through generations, each adding its own touch, yet its essence remains unchanged: simple ingredients combined with love.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups (960 ml) water
  • 1 cup (140 g

Method

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the water to a boil. Stir in the grits and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 20 minutes until water is absorbed and the grits are soft.
  2. Stir in the cheese and butter until melted and well combined and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 5 d