| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 20 min |
| Active: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking grits
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup creme fraiche
- One 4-ounce jar sliced pimentos
- 4 ounces sharp yellow Cheddar, grated
- 4 ounces smoked Gouda, grated
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
Instructions
- Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a pot. Add the grits, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper to the water and cook according to the package instructions. Keep warm and loosen with water or stock to keep from getting too thick.
- Add the bacon to a small skillet. Cook over medium heat until the bacon is crispy and the fat is rendered, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon and any bacon grease to a large bowl and let cool slightly. Stir in the creme fraiche and pimentos until all is combined and smooth. Add the Cheddar and Gouda and stir until the cheeses are coated and the whole mixture is cohesive.
- Reheat the grits until they are very hot, adding more water if necessary, to loosen. Dollop a few large spoonfuls of the pimento cheese into the grits at a time, stirring each time until melted and all the pimento cheese is incorporated. Spoon into a bowl and top with the scallions.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 393 |
| Total Fat | 22 g |
| Saturated Fat | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Cholesterol | 58 mg |
| Sodium | 412 mg |
Reviews
Very tasty. I made it per the recipe ingredients and instructions. It makes a lot, re-heated well the next day for leftovers. I had never made grits before and the family enjoyed the dish.
This is a delicious recipe just as it is or to work with and add to – like I used smoked gouda and medium cheddar as the cheeses and skipped the bacon grease. It keeps nicely for the next day where I served it for dinner with grilled shriump. Thanks Trisha, I made my daughter everything you suggested for Mother’s Day yesterday and she loved it all.
Outstanding!
First time making grits. Was easy to make and tasted great with grilled shrimp! Glad I caught Trisha making this on a recent episode!
Such a yummy Southern delight!! Love the addition of pimentos!! Thanks Trisha!!!!!
What happens to the bacon after step 2?