How to Make Cheeseburger Grits with Recipe!

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork offers a cost-effective alternative.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon reduces fat content, while pork belly is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is a budget-friendly option.

Bring beef broth to a boil in a large pot.

Add grits and reduce heat to low; cook until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 20-25 minutes.

Stir in milk, butter, and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.

In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes; drain excess fat.

Add diced onion and minced garlic to the beef; cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Season beef mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.

In a separate pan, cook bacon until crispy; drain on paper towels and crumble.

To serve, spoon grits into bowls and top with ground beef mixture.

Add diced tomatoes, pickles, and lettuce on top of the beef.

Drizzle with mustard and ketchup to taste.

Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens