Creamy Grits Recipe
I’ve been getting so many request on how to make a pot of good ol’ southern, creamy, breakfast grits.
Grits is such an easy recipe to make but chances are if you’re not from the south, you may not have even had, made or heard of grits.
Grits are made of coursely ground corn and boiled in water or milk to create a creamy pourage usually eaten for breakfast (thanks google)
In the south we like our grits for breakfast with sausage, eggs and toast or served up with fish. Check out my recipe for cajun tilapia and cheese grits. So yummy!
Although making a pot of creamy grits is super simple, it’s easy to really screw up the recipe. The first rule to making a pot of good grits is to NEVER MAKE IT ACCORDING TO THE PACKAGE! I’m not sure who created that recipe, but it sucks for creating creamy, flavorful grits without having to add a ton of salt and pepper. The second rule is to try not get any lumps. This may take practice if you are new to making grits.
This video will show you how to whip up a pot of flawless, flavorful creamy grits!
Watch me make these creamy grits from start to finish!
Get the Recipe: Creamy Grits Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup half n half
- 1/2 cup 5-minute grits
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Add water, heavy cream and half n half to a pot.
- Bring to a boil.
- Slowly add in the grits while whisking steadily.
- Reduce heat to low and cover.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, whisking frequently
- Remove from heat.
- Add butter and salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
If grits are too thick, stir in a little bit of water or milk before serving.
If grits are too thin, cook a little while longer or allow to cool slightly.TIPS
Add cheddar cheese for creamy, cheesy grits!
Want some savory, jazzy grits? Add green onions, bacon, cheese and replace the water with chicken broth.
Delicious recipe!
I have never been a fan of grits with just salt and pepper ( I always have to load mine up with sugar) but these grits right here? TO DIE FOR!!! These grits were soooooo good! Excellent recipe!
I tried this recipe the first time without the heavy cream b/c I didn’t have any and it came out great. Tried it again this morning WITH the heavy cream and it was hands down THE best grits I have ever made or tasted! So smooth and creamy. Loved it!
OMG! I have been trying to crack Waffle House recipe for grits for weeks. But trying this recipe is the next best thing. Thank You Diva!
Made these for breakfeast is was the best grits I ever had. We cleaned out the pot. Great job!
I am addicted to grits. Just last night my cj(the boyfriend) said that I was talking in my sleep about grits and eggs, Ha Ha. I’ve been craving them for days so bad that I’ve been dreaming about them. Thanks for sharing cuz
xo
jin