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Slowly stir in grits, onion and garlic powders ... Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheddar. Bake until cheese is browned, 40-45 minutes. Garnish with additional jalapenos. 3/4 cup: 295 calories ...

Set aside for 10 minutes. 2. Right before serving, remove the lid and stir in the Creole cream cheese. This should loosen the grits. Add up to 1/4 cup more Creole cream cheese if you prefer looser ...

Reduce heat to medium-low and whisk in grits. Cook, stirring often ... Turn off heat and immediately whisk in shredded cheeses and cream cheese. Season with salt. Meanwhile, warm ¼ cup oil ...

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A red velvet cake waffle with chicken tenders and cheese grits at Johnny’s World Famous Chicken and Waffles in Dallas, Texas, May 1, 2025. Bud Kennedy [email protected] In the meantime ...