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Cheese Grits Breakfast Bowls

Delicious Cheese Grits Breakfast Bowls with Fried Eggs and Greens

These Cheese Grits Breakfast Bowls are creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, making them a delightful way to start your day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 496
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup old fashioned grits
  • 2 cups water
  • 0.5 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cup sharp cheddar or gouda cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons milk
Toppings
  • 2-4 fried eggs
  • 2 handfuls fresh baby arugula or spinach
  • everything bagel seasoning optional
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chopped green onion or chives to garnish

Equipment

  • large saucepan

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan with garlic and salt.
  2. Stir in grits, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until thick, about 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in cheese, butter, and milk.
  4. Spoon into two bowls and top each with a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning.
  5. Top with fried eggs and arugula. Garnish with green onion or chives if desired and season to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 31g

Notes

Customize with different cheeses or add veggies for additional flavor. Great for meal prep and versatile for various occasions.

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