# Grits

This is the creamiest, most flavorful bowl of grits you’ll ever make, perfected by Chef Richard over 20 years in Southern kitchens.

- Total time: 22 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 cups stock
- 1 cup grits
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 0.25 cup cream
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

## Instructions

1. Bring 4 cups of stock to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2. While whisking, slowly pour in 1 cup of grits to prevent clumping.
3. Continue whisking for 2 minutes or until they thicken.
4. Add 4 tablespoons of butter.
5. Add 1/4 cup of cream.
6. Add 3/4 teaspoon of salt.
7. Add 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
8. Whisk the ingredients into the grits.
9. Reduce the heat to a very low simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
10. Serve the creamy, flavorful grits as a side or for breakfast, with a bit more pepper on top if desired.

## Equipment

- medium saucepan
- whisk

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boj24ETO2vI
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/cbb5734e-5fe7-4674-8e51-570b17b1967f
- Extracted: 2025-11-25

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