Cream Cheese Grits are a delicious addition to any southern breakfast. Using stone ground grits and adding cream cheese makes them extra creamy and special. Grits are a southern staple and they can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I developed a passion for southern cooking at a young age, but grits were definitely not one of my favorite foods. As an adult, I have developed a real fondness for grits, especially if they are cooked really well. Want to save this recipe?Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Save Stone Ground Grits Every breakfast is better with grits. A little cream cheese added to your grits makes them extra creamy and special. I’m a big fan of using  stone ground grits. They take longer to make but cook up velvety smooth and have a superior flavor. There are local mills scattered all throughout the south where you can buy stone ground grits. You can also buy them online. I personally like Palmetto Farms White Stone Ground Gritsand not just because I live in The Palmetto State. They also make yellow grits. Which one you prefer is personal preference. How To Serve These Cream Cheese Grits are so rich and creamy and they are not only good for breakfast but work great as a base for Shrimp and Grits. Top them with a little cheddar cheese if desired and serve with hot sauce if you want them spicy. If eating them for breakfast, I like to serve them with eggs and bacon. They also make a great base for a breakfast bowl. Recipe Tips Stone ground grits are much more perishable than other kinds of grits. It is best to store them in an airtight container in the freezer. For extra flavor, try substituting half the water with chicken stock or broth. If you like garlic flavor, try adding a pinch of garlic powder. I like my grits thick, If you like them thinner, just add more liquid. Storage Leftover grits will keep for 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will thicken and solidify. To reheat, place them in a microwave-safe bowl, add a splash of water or milk, and microwave for 1 minute. Stir well and continue to microwave until warm. If you don’t like the hands on time that grits take to cook, try these Crock Pot Grits. They can actually be cooked in the crock pot while you sleep so that you wake up to a breakfast already partly made. Take a few minutes to toast some bread and scramble some eggs and you’re ready to sit down to a hot and delicious southern breakfast. Pin this now to find it laterPin It More Ways To Cook Grits Grits Fritters Jambalaya Grits Cheese and Bacon Grits Casserole Shrimp and Grits Sausage Gravy Shrimp and Grits Crockpot Grits Grillades and Grits Print Cream Cheese Grits Cream Cheese Grits are a delicious addition to any southern breakfast. Using stone ground grits and adding cream cheese makes them extra creamy and special. Course BreakfastCuisine Southern Prep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 30 minutes minutesTotal Time 40 minutes minutes Servings 6 Calories 232kcal Author Christin Mahrlig EquipmentDutch Oven Ingredients3 cups water2 1/2 cups milk1 1/4 cups stone ground grits1 1/4 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce2-3 tablespoons cream cheese room temperature2 tablespoons butterfresh ground black pepper InstructionsBring water and milk to a boil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add salt and gradually whisk in grits.Reduce heat to maintain a low boil and cook 30 minutes, stirring frequently with a whisk to prevent clumps or sticking.If grits get too thick, you can add a little more water. Once cooked, stir in cream cheese and butter. NotesNote: Cooking time can vary for stone ground grits. Some brands can take as long as 50 minutes. Go by the cooking time on the package.You can also use quick-cooking grits and shorten the cooking time. NutritionCalories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 579mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 416IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 0.3mg Disclosure: This post contains amazon.com affiliate links. The post Cream Cheese Grits appeared first on Spicy Southern Kitchen.