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Grits Recipe
This Southern Grits Recipe makes the best creamy grits. Stone-ground grits are cooked to perfection are great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 246 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup grits Stone Ground
- 4 tablespoons butter cut into chunks
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep. Add the grits to a bowl of cool water. Any chaff will float to the top and can easily be removed with a spoon. Drain the grits and set aside.
- Cook the grits. Bring the water to a boil in a Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Slowly pour in the grits, stirring constantly. Bring the water back to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook the grits on simmer until creamy and thick, about 25 minutes.
- Add butter and seasonings. Stir in the butter, salt and pepper (if using).
- Serve warm with additional butter and salt to taste.
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Notes
- Chicken stock - you can also use chicken stock instead of water for serving with savory, main dish meals.
- Cheese - add your favorite cheese to your grits.
- Cheese Grits Recipe - Add 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese or your favorite cheese (we also love smoked Gouda) along with the butter and seasonings. Stir well to combine.
- Shrimp and Grits Recipe - Cook grits as directed. Top with Blackened Shrimp, Garlic Shrimp, or Shrimp Creole for a delicious shrimp and grits recipe.
- To make ahead. Cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat and serve with additional butter and/ or salt as needed.
- To freeze. Store in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat and serve with additional butter and/ or salt as needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
246kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
684mg
(29%)
Potassium
60mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
435IU
(9%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 684mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 60mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 435IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.