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Spoon resting in a bowl of Grits with melted butter and pepper.
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How to Make Grits

Learn how to make perfect grits with this easy, creamy Southern recipe. Enjoy them savory or sweet with your favorite toppings. Ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Grits
Servings: 6
Calories: 246kcal
Author: Emily Walker

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 3 cups milk
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups quick grits
  • 1 cup cheese (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large pot add water, milk, butter, and salt. Bring to a low boil over medium-high heat while stirring frequently.
    Saucepan with boiling milk mixture and wooden spoon.
  • Slowly pour in the grits while stirring constantly with a whisk. Turn heat to low and continue to whisk for one minute.
    Pouring Grits into boiling saucepan.
  • Cover the pan with a lid and stir well every 4 to 5 minutes. Be sure to scrape all along the bottom of the pot to prevent the grits from sticking or burning.
    Whisking grits in boiling saucepan.
  • The grits are done when they reach a thick creamy consistency, it should take 25 to 30 minutes.
    Wooden spoon holding up cooked grits in a saucepan.
  • Pour grits into a serving bowl and top with a slice of butter while hot.
    Spoon resting in a bowl of Grits with melted butter and pepper.

Cheese Grits (Optional)

  • Stir in a cup of your favorite kind of cheese when the grits are completely cooked and still hot.
    Bowl of Cheesy Grits with shredded cheese on top and spoon on the side.

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Nutrition

Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 901mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 468IU | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 1mg