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How to Cook Grits

How to Cook Grits – The Best Southern Grits Recipe

Grits cooked with milk for a creamy texture. Great breakfast dish served with sausage and biscuits. 
Course Breakfast
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 110 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup quick cooking grits not instant
  • 1/2 cup butter

Instructions

  1. In a small pot, bring water, milk, and salt to a boil. Slowly stir grits into boiling mixture. Stir continuously and thoroughly until grits are well mixed. Let the pot return to a boil, cover pot with a lid, lower the temperature, and cook for approximately 30 minutes stirring occasionally.
  2. Add more water if necessary.
  3. Grits are done when they have the consistency of smooth cream of wheat.
  4. Stir in half the butter and serve with remaining butter divided equally on top of each portion.