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!
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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.
Made these last night along with some maple sausage…me and my boo were very very pleased…in fact he said this is how he wanted his grits from now on…so do I!
Thanks for this recipe! My son LOVED his breakfast this morning (turned 9 months today :)) I had orginally tried the box directions with water and some cheese. He did not care for it at all. Heck, neither did I. I dumped the extra into a 8×8 dish and plan to serve it as finger foods for him. Thanks again!
breakfast will never be the same in my house if i dont cook these grits alright!
I just made these for breakfast this morning and I must say, these are the BEST grits I have EVER tasted!..as much as it pains me to say this, they are a tad bit better then my grandmas!..normally when making grits I will make enough for 2 servings just in case I want more. I never eat the second serving I always end up throwing it out..but with these grits? I ate the whole POT!..so its team workout and lite lunch/dinner for the rest of the day because I used 1 cup of heavy whipping cream since I did not have half-n-half. I give this recipe 5 stars and cannot wait to go home and make this for breakfast for my family!!! THANKS MONIQUE!! From one southerner to another!!
P.S going to try the BBQ chicken out tonight.
you mentioned in this video “fried Apples.” can you do a video on how to make them? Thanks! I have been on your website for last two days looking at receipts that I can not wait to try out. I am so happy that I found this site!!!!!! I will let you know how my food turns out. I am a huge fan of learning how to cook food from a different prospective. This is great! Thanks again for your secrets!!!!!