Slow Cooker Smoked Gouda Grits Recipe – copycat City Grits from Another Broken Egg restaurant – stone ground grits slow cooked all day. Stir in smoked gouda and top with crispy bacon, tomatoes and green onions. THE BEST grits! They have a wonderfully creamy texture. I could make a meal out of these yummy grits!
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When I went to Sandestin with my friends, we ate breakfast at Another Broken Egg. Everyone got the City Grits and loved them. Grits, smoked gouda, bacon, tomatoes and green onions – what’s not to like?! I decided to make my own version at home.
You really should give these grits a try, even if you think you don’t like grits. These cheesy grits are one of my favorite ways to eat grits. One bite of this simple recipe is sure to make you a fan of southern grits!
How to Make Slow Cooker Smoked Gouda Grits
These crockpot grits are super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. In a 6-quart crock pot combine grits, chicken broth, onion powder, and garlic powder. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours. Stir in smoked gouda cheese into the grits. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Transfer grits to a serving bowl. Top the bowl of grits with chopped tomatoes, cooked bacon, and green onions.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- What kind of grits do I use? This recipe uses stone-ground grits. Do NOT use quick grits or instant grits in this recipe!
- Look for Bob’s Red Mill Stone Ground Grits or Anson Mills brand at the grocery store.
- I used smoked gouda cheese but you can use any cheese that you prefer. Parmesan cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, or pepper jack are delicious.
- I cooked the grits in chicken broth for extra flavor. You can substitute 6 cups of water or vegetable broth.
- Add a splash of hot sauce to the top of the grits for a kick.
- Sometimes I stir in some corn kernels to the cooked grits.
- Need the grits for breakfast? Cook the grits overnight and stir in the cheese the next morning.
- For a vegetarian dish, use water or vegetable broth and omit the bacon topping.
What to Serve with Slow Cooker Grits
These slow cooker cheese grits are great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They can be a side dish or even a main dish! Serve them with your favorite breakfast casserole for breakfast or as a base for creamy shrimp and grits for dinner.
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Slow Cooker Smoked Gouda Grits
Equipment:
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups stone ground grits, not instant or quick cook
- 6 cups chicken broth
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded smoked gouda
- 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 tomato, chopped
Instructions:
- In a 6-qt slow cooker, combine stone ground grits, chicken broth, onion powder and garlic powder.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours. Stir in smoked gouda. Top grits with bacon, green onions and tomato.
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Is it necessary to use 6 qt crockpot for this recipe?
Just made them, but substituted with instant grits,(short notice). I did not have smoked gouda on hand, but added a dash of hickory smoke liquid and used cheddar. Turned our great.
Had these while visiting South Carolina @ Another Broken Egg….. they were fantastic!
What brand of grits do you use? The ones I bought don't say quick-cook, but I'm afraid they aren't the right kind. The cook time is 10-12 min.
These sound great and I didn't realize they could be cooked in a slow cooker without frequent stirring.
I have never tried grits (I've been under a rock I guess), but I cannot ever pass up Gouda-it is my favorite! The fix and forget totally sold me on this side dish!