These cheesy faux “grits” have quickly become a favorite meal in my household. Not only do we eat them for breakfast, but they make an easy lunch or dinner, as well! With only three ingredients, one of them being cheese, how could you go wrong?
Even though I’ve lived in the south the majority of my life, I’ve actually never made real cheesy grits. Everyone in my family loves them, but unfortunately I don’t handle corn very well.
What’s a southern girl to do?
One of my kids’ favorite breakfasts happens to be rice cereal, or rice “kasha,” as they call it. (A little leftover Russian there, my kids call every hot cereal kasha!) Even though I’m not the happiest about serving grains without soaking them first, making anything other than chocolate cake for breakfast is the bane of my existence, so I give in.
Then, one fateful morning, I was craving cheese (like I have been this whole pregnancy), and I stirred a few handfuls of freshly grated cheddar into their rice cereal.
Instant win.
“These taste like cheesy grits!” my hubby happily announced.
Mind you, he’s from Montana and has only had cheesy grits twice, but we’ll let him have his happiness. And I’ll take my corn-free grits over a tummy ache any time. 😉
- In a large pot, whisk together rice, salt, and water.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer, stirring consistently to keep the cereal from clumping.
- Cook for about 20 minutes, or until the rice soaks up the water and desired "grits" consistency is reached.
- Stir in cheese and serve.
- For all of you brown rice lovers, I have not tried this recipe using brown rice. Please note that if you try that the cooking time will vary.
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This looks lovely! ♥ grits & breakfast “kashas” too 😉
It’s funny, my husband and I always have a disagreement over the term “kasha”: for me it’s a breakfast porridge, for him it’s the pasta shells and buchwheat dish {do you know what I’m talking about?}. Both equally iconic for each of us from our childhoods and yet both so different!
Haha! My kids are definitely on your side. 😉 Traditionally kasha is the buckwheat dish, and we always called the breakfast pasta ‘lapsha,’ but I’m sure ‘kasha’ will do for it all. Pretty much everyone in the US looks utterly confused when we call something kasha anyway, so it’s nice to know we’re not the only ones who use the term! 🙂
PINNED. Thanks so much for the recipe. Lovely pics also. Linda @Crafts a la Mode
Thanks so much for stopping by and pinning, Linda! 🙂
I never ate grits since I have always lived on the East coast and have never visited the south to much, but I have heard about them from people I know who grew up in the south. I understand there somewhat like oatmeal. This recipes looks so hearty. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays.
Glad to share, Marla. 🙂 Grits is basically a cornmeal mush. So you eat it hot, like oatmeal, but the texture is very different. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for sharing a new twist on a traditional Southern dish! It looks yummy!
We are so excited to have you at Show Me Saturday! Hope to see next week!
~ Ashley
Thanks, Ashley! 🙂
Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays Party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! 🙂 I can’t wait to see what you share next time!
-Cindy
Thanks so much, Cindy! 🙂
Would have never thought of ground rice! Thanks for sharing on Tasty Tuesdays! Love your new linky party on Saturdays!
It’s amazing how easy the rice sub is! I’m so glad you linked up to Savoring Saturdays, too. I’d never heard of Soup Trifecta before, but I love how easy it sounds. 🙂 I hope you’ll keep sharing with us!
I adore cheesy grits – this looks like a great alternative! Thanks so much for linking up to Awesome Life Friday – I hope we’ll see you again this week.
I plan on being back, Lynda! Thanks so much for stopping by!
I’m liking your version of rice grits. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and sharing this recipe with us – you’re featured this week on Five Friday Finds! I’m looking forward to what you share this week. 🙂
Thanks, CJ! 🙂
Interesting. I bet my SIL would like these but I can’t remember if she eats dairy right now. Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned to the Bloggers Brags Board.
Glad to share, Brandi! Thanks so much for stopping by and pinning! 🙂
Oh man, cheesy grits are one of my favorite things! Add some sausage and it’s just unbeatable!
I can’t wait to share this with my corn-free peeps!
Thanks for sharing at Waste Not Want Not Wednesday!
Oooh! Sausage would be delicious! Thanks for the tip. 😉
This recipe looks absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to try it and see if it is a hit with my boys. Stopping by from the Good Tips Tuesday link up!
Amanda
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Thanks for stopping by, Amanda! I hope your boys like the “grits.” 😉
Looks tasty!! Thanks for sharing with us on From The Archives Friday!!
Thanks, Ashley! Glad to share. 🙂