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Creamy Crockpot Grits

An effortless and affordable dump and start crockpot recipe the whole family will love.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 246 kcal
Course: Snacks , Dinner , Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (257g) stone ground grits
  • 4 cups (1 L) water
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream optional, but highly recommended

Instructions

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  1. Soak your grits in 4-5 cups of water.
  2. The grits will release a part of them that you don’t need. It will float to the top of your soaking water. Skim this off and discard.
  3. Drain your grits in a strainer.
  4. Add grits to the slow cooker. Then add your water, salt and butter and cream if using. Mix it all together.
  5. Cover and cook your grits on LOW for 7-8 hours.

Notes

  • Make sure you rinse your grits before you cook them to remove that protective coating that’s harmless but feels odd in your mouth. 
  • Don’t forget to soak and skim the grits or they won’t turn out. 
  • Try draining the grits in a strainer to really make sure they’re ready to cook. 
  • If you’re able to stir the grits a few times as they cook that’s great. But if you can’t, don’t worry about it. 
  • It may help to spray your crockpot liner with non-stick spray before adding grits. 
  • For easier cleanup, use a crockpot liner. 
  • Salt to taste, I like about ½ teaspoon. 
  • Slow Cookers cook at different temperatures and may require different cooking times. Check your specific make and model manual to ensure proper cooking time and temperature.
  • 9 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.
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  • Make sure you rinse your grits before you cook them to remove that protective coating that’s harmless but feels odd in your mouth. 
  • Don’t forget to soak and skim the grits or they won’t turn out. 
  • Try draining the grits in a strainer to really make sure they’re ready to cook. 
  • If you’re able to stir the grits a few times as they cook that’s great. But if you can’t, don’t worry about it. 
  • It may help to spray your crockpot liner with non-stick spray before adding grits. 
  • For easier cleanup, use a crockpot liner. 
  • Salt to taste, I like about ½ teaspoon. 
  • Slow Cookers cook at different temperatures and may require different cooking times. Check your specific make and model manual to ensure proper cooking time and temperature.
  • There are 9 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 246kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 19mg (1%) Potassium 65mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 477IU (10%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 246

% Daily Value*

Calories 246kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 19mg 1%
Potassium 65mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 477IU 10%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.