Description
A simple and creamy grits recipe that serves as a perfect side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grits
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot.
- Add salt and slowly stir in the grits.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once thickened, stir in butter and cheese if desired.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For creamier grits, replace some water with milk.
- You can add spices or herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: grits recipe, creamy grits, southern grits