Cauliflower Grits
Creamy cauliflower grits made with cauliflower rice, cheddar, cream cheese, butter, and cream for an easy, cheesy side dish.
Servings: 5
Calories: 319kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb Cauliflower Rice ~4 cups
- 1 cup Organic Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
- 2 oz Cream Cheese
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Dried Chives scallions also work well
- 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese grated, you can add more cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat a skillet to medium-low heat
- Add heavy cream, chicken stock, cream cheese, butter, salt, black pepper, cheddar cheese, and chives to the pan. Whisk together until cream cheese is melted (~5 minutes)
- Add cauliflower rice to the pan and cook in sauce until tender (~10 minutes was enough for me, but I'd check at 5 minute intervals).
Notes
- Use cauliflower rice for the right texture: That’s what makes this recipe feel closest to grits.
- Fresh or frozen both work: Use whichever one is easiest for you to grab at the store.
- Cook over medium-low heat: Lower heat helps keep the dairy smooth.
- Let the mixture thicken: The texture gets better as the cauliflower cooks in the sauce.
- Taste before serving: Cheese and stock can vary in saltiness, so adjust at the end if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1080IU | Vitamin C: 50.2mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 0.8mg
