Southern Grill Snack: Smoky Cheesy Grits Bites

Allergens

Dairy, Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free grits)

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup stone
• ground grits
• 2 cups shredded smoked cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp chopped chives, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Slowly pour in the grits while whisking constantly.
2. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Gradually add the shredded smoked cheddar cheese, butter, salt, and black pepper, stirring until fully combined and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. Preheat your grill to medium high heat.
5. Grease a mini muffin tray and spoon the grits mixture into each cup, filling them halfway.
6. Place the muffin tray on the preheated grill and cook for 10 12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and crispy.
7. Carefully remove the grits bites from the tray and garnish with chopped chives. Serve warm.

Chef’s Insight

Use high-quality stone-ground grits and smoked cheddar cheese to achieve the best texture and flavor.

Notes

These Smoky Cheesy Grits Bites are a fun and delicious twist on traditional grits.