Luby's Grits
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Luby's Grits
Description
This recipe uses whole milk heated to a simmer before whisking in quick-cooking grits, sugar, and salt. Stirring continually while simmering for about five minutes allows the grits to swell and soften fully without lumps. After removing from heat, butter is stirred in for richness and smoothness.
The finished grits have a creamy consistency that is thick but spoonable, with a mild sweetness balanced by salt and the richness of butter. The simplicity of ingredients highlights the grain's natural flavor enhanced by the dairy base.
This preparation is suitable as a side dish for breakfast or alongside savory mains. The recipe's short cooking time makes it accessible while creating a homestyle, comforting texture that can be varied with different toppings or mix-ins as desired.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk whole
- 3/4 cups grits 5 minute, not instant grits
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- In a medium pot over medium heat, heat the milk until it simmers.
- Whisk in the grits, sugar, and salt. Simmer for approximately five minutes, stirring continually until the grits swell and are cooked.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the butter.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 368mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 201mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 350IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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