How to Make Grits
This guide on how to cook grits will give your weekend breakfasts an instant upgrade with creamy, cheesy, buttery grits made right at home.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken stock vegetable stock or salted water
- 3 cups milk
- ⅓ cup butter plus 1 tablespoon for stirring in at the end
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups quick grits
- 1 cup parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- In a large pot combine chicken stock, milk, butter, and salt. Bring to a low boil over medium-high heat stirring frequently.
- Slowly pour in the grits while stirring constantly with a whisk. Turn heat to low and continue to whisk for one minute.
- Cover the pan with a lid and stir well every 4 to 5 minutes. Be sure to scrape all along the bottom of the pot to prevent the grits from sticking or burning.
- The grits are done when they reach a thick creamy consistency, it should take 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in the remaining butter.
- Pour grits into a serving bowl and top with a slice of butter while hot.
Cheese Grits, optional
- Stir in a cup of your favorite kind of cheese when the grits are completely cooked and still hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 881mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 516IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 2mg