Cheesy Polenta or Grits

Grits / Polenta / Cornmeal is THE MOST versatile backpacking/hiking ingredient to pack along. Cooks up fast, filling and so tasty.

Cheesy Polenta or Grits

Tested by 

Chef Corso

2
Servings
Ingredients
10
Minutes

~4 oz /
~112 g

Weight per serving
High Calorie, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • Water - 12 oz / 350 ml
  • Quick Cook Grits/Polenta - 1/2 C / 80 g
  • Salt - 1/2 tsp / 2 g
  • Cheddar - 4 oz / 115 g
  • Green Onions - 1/2 bunch 

Steps

  1. Chop cheese. Green onions
  2. Turn on burner. Med heat
  3. Add water. Boil
  4. Add grits, salt. Stir, Stir.
  5. Cook  3-5 min until hydrated.
  6. Add cheese, green onions. Stir.
  7. EAT!

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Notes/Additions

Did you know that? Grits/Polenta/Cornmeal/Masa are all pretty much the same thing? Dried ground corn just different name and a different grind.

now you know!