Food and Recipes Recipes Creamy Parmesan Grits 5.0 (1) Add your rating & review Every Southerner needs a pot of creamy, cheesy grits hidden up the sleeve for every breakfast need. Look for Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, which adds nutty flavor and an earthy depth to the grits. If not, substitute your favorite cheese like Gouda or Cheddar. By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on June 25, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Yield: 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 cup stone-ground grits 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 1/2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons heavy cream Directions Bring salt and 1 qt. water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Whisk in grits, and cook, whisking constantly, 45 seconds. Return mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 20 minutes or until grits are tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in cheese and butter. Stir in cream, and serve immediately. Rate it Print