Perfectly creamy but with great texture, grits are amazing for breakfast, and a great partner to all kinds of stews, and entrees with sauce.
Prep Time5mins
Cook Time30mins
Total Time35mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: corn grits, creamy grits, grits recipe
Servings: 4People
Calories: 370kcal
Author: Katie Workman
Ingredients
2cupswhole milk
1cupwater
1tablespoonsugar
½teaspoonkosher salt
¾cupquick cooking or regular (“old-fashioned”) grits (not instant)
3tablespoonsunsalted butter, cut into pieces
½cupheavy cream
To Serve:
Butter, sorghum or maple syrup, honey, dried or fresh fruit
Instructions
Place the milk and water in a saucepan, and bring to a simmer over high heat. Stir in the sugar and salt. Slowly add the grits, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently for about 25 to 30 minutes until the grits are smooth and creamy.
Stir in the butter and the heavy cream until the butter is melted and the grits are hot and very creamy.