Slow Cooker Grits Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
7 hrs
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Total Time
7 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
357 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Breakfast
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Grits Recipe
Description
The grits are combined with water and kosher salt in a slow cooker coated with non-stick spray and cooked on low for about 7 hours or overnight. This slow cooking ensures the grits become tender and develop a creamy consistency without requiring constant stirring. Before serving, cream, butter, and grated cheddar cheese are stirred in to add richness and melt into the grits, enhancing both flavor and mouthfeel.
The finished dish offers a dense, creamy texture with the sharpness and depth from cheddar. Butter adds silkiness while cream smooths the grits’ texture. Slow cooking softens the grit grains thoroughly, minimizing any gritty mouthfeel often associated with quicker cooking methods.
Serve the grits as a comforting side dish or breakfast base. Additional butter and cheese can be offered at the table for extra richness. This method is practical for a no-fuss preparation that can be set up in advance and left unattended.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 /2 cups grits stone ground
- 6 cups water
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 cups cream
- 4 tablespoons butter plus more
- 12 ounces cheddar cheese grated, plus more
Instructions
- Spray crock of slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add grits, water and salt. Cook on low setting for 7 hours or overnight.
- Before ready to serve, remove lid and add cream, butter, and grated cheese.
- Serve with additional butter and grated cheese.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 618mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 84mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1025IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 24% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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