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Instant Pot Grits Recipe
Instant Pot Grits Recipe - These creamy, rich and delicious grits are a classic Southern favorite made in minutes using the Instant Pot.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 350 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 /2 cups stone ground grits
- 8 cups water
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 cups cream or half and half
- 6 tablespoons butter + more for serving
Instructions
- Spray inside of Instant Pot with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray. Add water, grits and salt. Stir well to combine. Secure the lid to the Instant Pot and set to HIGH setting for 10 minutes with natural pressure release, about 15 minutes.
- Once the grits have cooked and the pressure has released naturally, carefully remove the lid to the Instant Pot. Stir in the cream and add the butter. Serve with additional butter and cheese if desired.
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Notes
- If the grits are too soupy when you make them, you can use the Saute option on the Instant Pot and cook them with the top off just until the excess water releases.
Nutrition Information
Calories
350kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
925mg
(39%)
Potassium
158mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
720IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
0.7mg
(1%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 350kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 925mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 158mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 720IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.