Creamy Grits Recipe

Method8 steps · about 12 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Combine 1½ cups water, ½ cup heavy cream and ½ cup half-and-half in a saucepan.

   Uses 1 1/2 cups water · 1/2 cup heavy cream · ½ cup half-and-half

2. 2

   Step 2: Bring the prepared cooking liquid to a boil.

   Uses grits cooking liquid

3. 3

   Step 3: Slowly whisk in ½ cup five-minute quick grits.

   Uses boiling grits cooking liquid · 1/2 cup 5-minute grits

4. 4

   Step 4: Reduce the heat to low and cover.

   Uses grits in cooking liquid

5. 5

   Step 5: Simmer for about 5–7 minutes, whisking frequently, until the grits are tender and creamy.

   Cook grits · 7 minUses covered low-heat grits

6. 6

   Step 6: Remove the cooked grits from the heat.

   Uses cooked creamy grits

7. 7

   Step 7: Stir in 2 tbsp butter and season with salt and pepper to taste. If the grits are too thick, stir in a little extra water before serving.

   Uses cooked grits off the heat · 2 Tablespoons butter · salt · pepper · Extra water to thin the cooked grits, if needed (quantity unspecified)

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   Step 8: Serve the creamy grits immediately.

   Uses finished creamy grits