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How To Make Quick Grits

Learn the secrets for how to make the perfect quick grits! These creamy grits are a Southern staple and can be enjoyed in countless ways. They're the perfect compliment to any breakfast, lunch or dinner and you will never make grits any other way again!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 136 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups water (360g)
  • 1/2 cup milk (120g) I used 2%
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 4 tsp unsalted butter (20g) divided
  • 1/2 cup quick grits (92g)
  • 1/4 tsp fresh cracked black pepper or to taste

Instructions

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  1. Add water, milk, salt and 2 teaspoons butter to a medium saucepan or pot (one that you have a fitted lid for). Bring to a boil. Have grits and a whisk ready and stand by.
  2. As soon as you see the liquid start to boil, start whisking. Slowly start adding the grits, whisking them in as you go to help reduce clumps. Keep whisking the entire time adding the grits, taking about 30 seconds to add, and then for another 30 seconds.
  3. Reduce heat to low. Cover with a fitted lid and cook until grits are cooked perfectly to your liking (for grits with a little bite about 5-8 minutes, for fluffier grits keep cooking for 10-15 minutes). Stir every 2-3 minutes scraping the bottom and sides to keep the grits from sticking to the pan.
  4. Stir in remaining butter and black pepper. Taste and adjust salt as needed. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • Grits will continue to thicken as they sit. To get them thinner again just whisk in a little water.
  • Grits will continue to thicken as they sit. To get them thinner again just whisk in a little water.

Nutrition Information

Serving 110g (about 1/2 cup) Calories 136kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 19.8g (7%) Protein 3.2g (6%) Fat 4.9g (8%) Saturated Fat 2.9g (15%) Cholesterol 13.2mg (4%) Sodium 306.1mg (13%) Sugar 1.2g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 136

% Daily Value*

Serving 110g (about 1/2 cup)
Calories 136kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 19.8g 7%
Protein 3.2g 6%
Fat 4.9g 8%
Saturated Fat 2.9g 15%
Cholesterol 13.2mg 4%
Sodium 306.1mg 13%
Sugar 1.2g 2%

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