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How to Make Grits
It takes just 7 minutes to master how to make grits on a stovetop. This customizable grits recipe can go sweet or savory; so try it whether you want breakfast or a grits side dish!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 4 servings (1 cup each)
Calories: 344 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk (see note 1)
- 1 cup water
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (see note 2)
- 1 cup old-fashioned grits
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the milk, water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Whisk in grits in a steady stream, constantly whisking to prevent clumps. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring constantly, scraping the bottom of the saucepan, until grits are thick and creamy, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. (I like 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper) Serve warm.
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Notes
- Milk: Any style you have on-hand, from whole to skim. I prefer 2% or whole milk. You could even used plant-based milk if you desire, just be sure it's unsweetened (unless you're craving sweet grits).
- Old-fashioned grits: This option sounds like it might take all day, but it's surprisingly quick-cooking. If you only have instant grits, it's even easier to master how to make grits. (More on this below.)
- Yield: This recipe makes four 1-cup servings, enough for a hearty breakfast addition or dinner carbohydrate.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
344kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
158mg
(7%)
Potassium
377mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
654IU
(13%)
Calcium
280mg
(28%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (1 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 344kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 158mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 377mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 654IU | 13% |
| Calcium | 280mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.