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How to Make Grits

Name: How to Make Grits
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups water (plus more as needed); ¾ teaspoon sea salt; 1 cup white or yellow corn grits (preferably stone-ground); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; ¼ cup heavy cream (plus more as desired, optional)

These Southern-style grits are rich, creamy, and flavorful. We love to serve them for breakfast or as a side dish. Enjoy them topped with a pat of butter and black pepper, or try some of the topping suggestions in the blog post above.

35 min total 5 min prep 25 min cook 4

Ingredients

4 serv.

4 cups water (plus more as needed)
¾ teaspoon sea salt
1 cup white or yellow corn grits (preferably stone-ground)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup heavy cream (plus more as desired, optional)

Instructions

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1 Bring the water and salt to a boil in a medium pot. Gradually add the grits, whisking continuously, and reduce the heat to low. Cook, stirring often, for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the mixture is creamy. Taste the grits. If they are not tender, add more water and continue cooking until tender and creamy. Very coarsely ground ones may require a longer cooking time.
2 Remove from the heat and stir in the butter. Add the cream, if using, adding more as desired. Season to taste and serve.