CREAMY GRITS FROM SCRATCH
These ultra creamy and luscious grits (which, by the way, can also be called polenta!) are a fabulous side dish or bed for meats, fish or vegetables (try them with these coconut-sriracha shrimp with kale-click HERE to get the recipe!). They're also a wonderful accompaniment to a traditional Southern-style breakfast. The grits are naturally rich so don't require much butter, but feel free to add more (or less) to taste. You can also throw in a handful or two of shredded cheddar or grated Parmesan to make cheesy grits. Don't miss the tips and video above! Also, be sure to buy whole grain grits or polenta (stoneground, if you can find them), not the instant kind. Bob's Red Mill is a trustworthy supermarket brand.
Provided by Nicki Sizemore
Categories Side Dish
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium heavy saucepan, combine the water and milk and bring it to a boil (keep an eye on the pot, as the milk can boil over!). Season the liquid generously with salt, then whisk in the grits. Bring the mixture back to a boil while whisking. Continue whisking for 2-3 minutes, or until the grits are slightly thickened (the mixture will still be quite liquidy, and that's okay).
- Reduce the heat to low and partially cover the saucepan (there should be a small crack so that some steam can escape). Cook, stirring often with a rubber spatula, until the grits are tender and thickened, about 30-40 minutes (they should feel soft on the tongue, not gritty). Feel free to splash in more milk as needed while cooking if the grits start to look really thick-they should be creamy and should swirl easily. Stir in the butter. Season the grits generously with salt (this is key for flavor-you will need more than you think!).
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and cover it until you're ready to serve, up to 30 minutes. If you want to hold the grits for longer, drizzle a bit of milk over the surface before covering (this will help prevent a skin from forming)-they can sit out for up to 1 hour. Before serving, reheat the grits over low, stirring and adding more milk if needed.
CHEESE GRITS
Whisk butter, whole milk and sharp cheddar together with ground cornmeal for Alton Brown's creamy Cheese Grits recipe from Good Eats on Food Network.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the milk, water, and salt into a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Once the milk mixture comes to a boil, gradually add the cornmeal while continually whisking. Once all of the cornmeal has been incorporated, decrease the heat to low and cover. Remove lid and whisk frequently, every 3 to 4 minutes, to prevent grits from sticking or forming lumps; make sure to get into corners of pot when whisking. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until mixture is creamy.
- Remove from the heat, add the pepper and butter, and whisk to combine. Once the butter is melted, gradually whisk in the cheese a little at a time. Serve immediately.
HOW TO MAKE GRITS RECIPE
A properly cooked pot of grits should be smooth, creamy, and deeply flavorful. When made right, you won't need anything more than a little salt and butter to finish them off.
Provided by Amethyst Ganaway
Categories Sides
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a 2-quart saucepan, combine water and salt and bring to a boil. While whisking, sprinkle in grits, then return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook, whisking and scraping bottom well every 2 to 3 minutes, until you reach your desired consistency: runny with some remaining gritty texture, about 30 minutes; thick and creamy but flowing, about 45 minutes; or stiff and able to hold its shape while barely flowing, about 1 hour. Whisk in extra water, a tablespoon or two at a time, at any point if your grits become thicker than you'd like. (If your grits are fully cooked but too thin, you can speed up the thickening by cooking them uncovered, which will allow steam to escape more quickly.)
- Whisk in butter until fully melted and incorporated, then remove from heat. Season with additional salt, if needed.
- Serve as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 329 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 12 g, ServingSize Makes about 2 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
BREAKFAST GRITS
If you've never tried grits...you haven't lived!
Provided by Candice
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Grits
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring the water and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Whisk in the grits and continue to whisk for 1 minute. When the mixture comes to a boil again, turn the heat to low. Stir frequently, cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the grits from the heat and add pepper, butter and cheese; mix well. Stir until the butter and cheese are melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 423.9 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
HOW TO MAKE GRITS
Steps:
- Bring milk, water, and salt to a simmer over medium heat.
- Slowly add grits while whisking to avoid lumps.
- Cook grits covered over medium-low heat, stirring frequently ( about 15 minutes for regular grits, 5 minutes for quick-cooking grits).
- Remove from heat and stir in butter. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 425 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BASIC OLD-FASHIONED GRITS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Gradually add the grits, whisking constantly. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until tender, about 20 minutes. If the grits seem too thick, thin with water, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time.
- Stir in the butter and season with pepper. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.
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- Once liquid starts boiling, briskly stir in grits and bring heat down to low and cover with lid. Cook according to instructions on back of package (about 20 for stone ground) stirring twice during this time to maintain smoothness. They should be completely tender and thick.
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