These creamy breakfast grits will make you feel like youre at a high-end brunch spot in your favorite city.

Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 2 minutes.

Add broth, water, milk, salt and pepper.

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Reduce heat to medium and bring to a simmer.

(For thicker grits, cook for 45 minutes.)

Meanwhile, stir butter, chives, parsley and garlic powder together in a small bowl until evenly combined.

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Divide the grits among 4 bowls.

Top each with 1 tablespoon of the herb butter and 1 tablespoon goat cheese.

Garnish with additional chives, if desired.

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Yes, this recipe is gluten-free!

The grits will taste slightly less creamy, but it wont affect the texture.

If you prefer, you’re able to use crumbled feta as a substitute.

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For a milder flavor, try cream cheese or ricotta.

Leftover cooked grits can be used like leftover cooked polenta.

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices and cook in a skillet until browned and crisp.

Serve alongsideratatouilleorchicken saladfor a delicious weeknight dinner.

Grits are perfect for breakfast or brunch, topped with crumbled bacon,roasted mushroomsand asunny-side-up eggor amedium-boiled egg.

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