How to Make Grits
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Total Time
18 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
253 kcal
How to Make Grits
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Grits for breakfast, lunch, or supper! They are a delicious main dish or side.
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- 2 cups water
- 2 cups milk or light cream, more as needed
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 cup grits or quick-cooking grits
- 3 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Bring milk, water, and salt to a simmer over medium heat.
- Slowly add grits while whisking to avoid lumps.
- Cook grits covered over medium-low heat, stirring frequently ( about 15 minutes for regular grits, 5 minutes for quick-cooking grits).
- Remove from heat and stir in butter. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Notes
- Optional: Stir in 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese before serving.
- Milk can be substituted with half and half, a portion of heavy cream or even broth if needed.For a thinner consistency, add more milk. For a thicker consistency, cook a bit longer.
- This recipe is for regular or quick cooking grits. Stone-ground grits will need a longer cook time. Various brands/grinds may have a slightly longer/shorter cook time.
- Cook time calculated using regular grits.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
253
(13%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
425mg
(18%)
Potassium
231mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
494IU
(10%)
Calcium
154mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 253 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 425mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 494IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 154mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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