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    Author: Emily Krill | Published: Nov 6, 2019 | Modified: Nov 24, 2021

    Keto Cheese Grits

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    This Keto cheese grits recipe is a low carb take on a classic Southern dish. You can make it in under 10 minutes and each serving has just 217 calories and 3g net carbs.

    a blue plate with keto cheese grits, bacon and toppings
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    • 💬 But what are the carbs in grits?
    • 💬 So how are these cheese grits Keto?
    • 🥣 Ingredients
    • 🍳 Low Carb Additions
    • 📖 Instructions
    • 📋 Recipe

    Greetings y'all 👋

    This morning I made myself some Keto cheese grits and eggs, so obviously I’ve been thinking about the 80’s show Alice. Remember the sassy waitress named Flo?  The one whose catchphrase was “Kiss my grits!”. 

    She was a hoot.

    Flo from Mel's Diner

    But low carb Southern cheese grits, let’s talk about it.

    I’m not Southern, but I do have a long history of loving cheese grits.  I used to eat them in this great brunch place in the West Village called Cowgirl.  Add some crisp bacon and a runny egg on top and you were in cowgirl heaven.

    an orange pan containing Keto cheese grits

    💬 But what are the carbs in grits?

    Normal grits are made from cornmeal and have an average of 30g net carbs per serving. Not great. They are made from cornmeal, so they aren't even a little bit Keto. No point trying to put lipstick on a pig. Grits are very unfriendly to low carb dieters.

    a close up of paleo cheese grits with a poached egg and bacon

    💬 So how are these cheese grits Keto?

    We are going to use low carb almond flour in place of cornmeal in this Keto cheese grits recipe, so our version has just 3g net carbs.  Muuuuuuch better. Phew!

    a hand sprinkles cheddar cheese on gluten free cheese grits

    🥣 Ingredients

    This recipe has just three ingredients:

    • almond flour
    • water
    • cheese
    ingredients of Keto cheese grits

    But these Keto cheese grits can be as dressed up or as dressed down as you like.

    🍳 Low Carb Additions

    • Proteins:  Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Pulled Pork, Cajun Shrimp
    • Vegetables:  Green Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach, Pico de Gallo, Avocado, Jalepeno Peppers, Garlic
    • Cheeses:  Cheddar, Colby, Goat, Manchega, Parmesan
    toppings

    📖 Instructions

    1. Add 1 cup almond flour, 1 cup water and ½ teaspoon salt to a sauce pan.
    2. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
    3. Stir in ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese and mix to melt and combine.

    And that’s all she wrote. 👵

    In less and 10 minutes, you’ll have a cheesy, creamy bowl of Keto cheese grits with only 217 calories and 3g net carb.   Add a few eggs and you’ve got the perfect low carb breakfast or brunch. Now I know that there are Keto diet naysayers out there.

    But for them, I have just three words: Kiss. My. Grits. 😁

    signed photo of Polly Holliday, who played Flo from Mel's Diner
    Big-Chef-Orange-Square

    Ok, chow for now!

    Big-Chef-Orange-Square
    (But let's keep in touch.)

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    📋 Recipe

    Keto Cheese Grits

    an orange pan containing Keto cheese grits
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    ★★★★★

    4.7 from 24 reviews

    This is a low carb and Keto take on the classic Southern breakfast: cheese grits. You can make it in under 10 minutes and each serving has just 217 calories and 3g net carbs.

    • Author: Emily Krill
    • Prep Time: 5
    • Cook Time: 5
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Category: Side Dish
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Southern
    • Diet: Gluten Free

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 1 cup super fine almond flour
    • 1 cup water
    • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
    • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

    Instructions

    Step 1.  Mix together almond flour, water, and salt in a medium-size saucepan.

    Step 2.  Bring to boil over medium heat, whisking occasionally, 4-5 minutes. Once the mixture is boiling, whisk continuously for 1 to 2 minutes, until it visibly thickens.

    Step 3.  Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese.  Mix until melted and combined.

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    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ½ cup
    • Calories: 217
    • Fat: 19
    • Carbohydrates: 6
    • Fiber: 3
    • Protein: 10

    Keywords: Keto Cheese Grits, Low Carb Cheese Grits, Paleo Cheese Grits

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Katie says

      January 27, 2022 at 4:40 pm

      Do you think that adding flax seeds would improve the texture?

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Emily Krill says

        January 27, 2022 at 8:05 pm

        Sure, that could be good.👍

        Reply
    2. Molly says

      January 23, 2022 at 8:39 am

      Ate these with Cajun shrimp last night and it was just like the real thing! Thank you for bringing grits back into this Southern girl's life.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Emily Krill says

        January 23, 2022 at 4:12 pm

        No problem!😊

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    3. Melanie says

      January 22, 2022 at 8:08 am

      I loved these grits. Can I make them without cheese though for my boyfriend who is lactose intolerant?

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      • Emily Krill says

        January 22, 2022 at 12:36 pm

        Sure!😊

        Reply
    4. Kathy says

      January 14, 2022 at 3:48 pm

      I haven't tried this recipe yet, but I intend to. Would it work if I used almond meal, instead of almond flour? I'm wondering if that would provide a texture closer to real grits?

      Reply
      • Emily Krill says

        January 14, 2022 at 5:40 pm

        You know, I've never used almond meal, so I don't know. Please check back in if you try it!

        Reply
        • Susan says

          January 25, 2022 at 12:45 pm

          Almond meal is just finely ground almond flour. Might change the texture just a but but shouldn't matter otherwiss.

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    5. Katie says

      January 02, 2022 at 10:24 am

      So yummy! I used the chicken stop and whipping cream to up the flavor and my husband who complains about most keto stuff loved them! I also added leftover Christmas ham and we had it for breakfast. Thanks for sharing!!

      Reply
      • Emily Krill says

        January 02, 2022 at 3:26 pm

        Sure thing. So happy to pass the husband test! 😊

        Reply
    6. FeeFee says

      November 28, 2021 at 2:23 pm

      This is a keeper! I subbed these grits in for my shrimp and steak recipe and it was a winner. SOOOOOO many less carbs for my husband who is prediabetic! Thank you so much for this idea!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • EmilyKrill says

        November 28, 2021 at 2:38 pm

        Yay! Surf and turf and grits sound amazing. Happy to help a fellow diabetic.😊

        Reply
    7. Pandiej says

      October 09, 2021 at 10:50 am

      Great recipe!!!! I did half heavy cream half chicken broth. As a southern girl born and raised in South Carolina, I approve as a cheese grits substitute.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • EmilyKrill says

        October 09, 2021 at 8:57 pm

        Ha, good to know that tip. Thanks.

        Reply
    8. Vy says

      July 30, 2021 at 8:20 pm

      O. M. G. !!!
      I just made and did a suggestion for ½ water & ½whipping cream. I seriously am blown away!
      I placed chopped ham and 2.poached eggs.. what I had on hand. Quick and simple... ty.for this pure delight. 💖💖🥰😁🌟

      ★★★★★

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      • EmilyKrill says

        July 30, 2021 at 8:30 pm

        Yum, I’ll have to give that a try now.

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    9. Tracey says

      July 18, 2021 at 11:56 pm

      I want to try this! Has anyone used chicken stock instead of water? When I was eating grits, I always cooked them with chicken stock.

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      • EmilyKrill says

        July 19, 2021 at 9:18 am

        I haven’t tried that but it sounds good.

        Reply
    10. Marcela says

      June 01, 2021 at 9:26 pm

      It tastes good but I had a hard time with the texture. On the other hand I think I could make this same recipe a little dryer and it would be more similar to a polenta!

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