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Slow Cooker Grits
Love stone-ground grits, but don't want to cook them on the stovetop? Try making these easy, vegan-friendly slow cooker grits!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs 5 mins
Total Time
6 hrs
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 173 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup stone-ground grits (I use Trader Joe's Stone Ground Grits) Do not use Instant Grits
- 2 ½ cups milk or non-dairy milk, divided
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter or vegan butter, plus more to serve
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (or more to taste)
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 ounces shredded cheese (such as cheddar, Parmesan, gouda or vegan cheese), optional
Instructions
- Spray or brush oil into slow cooker basin. (Don't skip this step!)Add grits, 2 cups milk, water, butter, and salt.
- Cook on low 6-8 hours.How thick the grits are after cooking will depend on a few things, such as the fat content of your milk and the specific type of grits used.If your grits are not thick after 8 hours, stir and let them cook a few more minutes on high until thickened.
- Add the remaining ¼ cup milk, and stir in the cheese (if using). Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.Leftovers: These grits are best served right away, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge and served within 2-3 days. Note that the grits will thicken substantially when chilled. When reheating, stir in extra milk, cream, or yogurt to rehydrate the grits.
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Notes
- Yields: About 4 cups of grits
Nutrition Information
Calories
173kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
686mg
(29%)
Potassium
134mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
324IU
(6%)
Calcium
139mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 686mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 324IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.