Directions
- 1Bring 4 cups of stock to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- 2While whisking, slowly pour in 1 cup of grits to prevent clumping.
- 3Continue whisking for 2 minutes or until they thicken.
- 4Add 4 tablespoons of butter.
- 5Add 1/4 cup of cream.
- 6Add 3/4 teaspoon of salt.
- 7Add 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
- 8Whisk the ingredients into the grits.
- 9Reduce the heat to a very low simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
- 10Serve the creamy, flavorful grits as a side or for breakfast, with a bit more pepper on top if desired.
Ingredients
- 4 cups stock
- 1 cup grits
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 0.25 cup cream
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Equipment
medium saucepanwhisk
Tips
- For sweeter dishes, swap the stock for water.
- Whisking while pouring prevents the grits from clumping together.
- Seasoning the grits well truly makes a difference in how great they taste.
- If you plan to add something sweet on top like honey, swap the stock for water.
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