Creamy and Buttery Grits
Enjoy a pot of Buttery and Creamy Grits, enhanced with half-and-half and milk for a smooth, savory, and flavorful taste with each spoonful. If you've ever struggled while cooking grits, this recipe will yield the best grits you've ever had! For breakfast, brunch, or dinner, you'll love this tried and true southern staple.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 293kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 1 cup 5 minute grits
- 1/2 cup Half and half
- 1/2 cup Milk 2%
- 2 tablespoons Butter unsalted
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper adjust to taste
Instructions
- Add water to a large sauce pan and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
- Slowly add the grits into the boiling water and whisk vigorously at the same time you pour the grits in. Continue to stir to ensure the grits to not get lumpy.
- Turn the heat down to low and continue to whisk the grits until they begin to thicken up, about 3 minutes.
- Pour in the half and half and the milk, and mix it in until it is well combined. Cook an additional 2 minutes being sure to stir so that clumps do not form.
- Sprinkle in the salt and pepper, and add the butter.
- Stir it up until it is combined, and the butter is melted. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 313mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g