Easy Grits Recipes

EASY GRITS RECIPE

Steps:

• Pour the water into a medium saucepan, and turn the heat on high.
• Add in the butter and salt.
• Once the water is at a full boil, sprinkle in the grits, and whisk.
• Reduce the heat to low medium.
• Let cook for about 30-35 minutes.
• Stir occasionally to prevent lumps.
• Serve, and jazz up with more butter, salt or sugar.
• Enjoy!

BASIC OLD-FASHIONED GRITS

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.

EASY GRITS

Steps:

• Combine the water, milk and salt in a sauce pan and heat over med-high heat until boiling.
• Gradually add the cornmeal while continually whisking, this will limit lumping.
• Once all the cornmeal is added, cover and turn the heat to low.
• Cook for 20-25 minutes, whisking mixture every 4-5 minutes to prevent lumping.
• 5 minutes before the end of cooking add the butter and let melt. When the timer expires, whisk in the butter to combine and taste for salt and pepper preference.
• Serve hot with topping(s) if desired.

EASY CHEESY LOADED GRITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain., In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, about 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat., Add green chiles, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, 3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, butter and pepper sauce; stir until cheese is melted. Stir in eggs, then sausage mixture., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with remaining cheeses; sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and set, 50-60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro.

GRITS AND GREENS

Steps:

• Make the grits: In a medium saucepan, heat the vegetable stock and 2 cups water over medium-high until boiling. Once boiling, slowly pour in the grits while whisking to reduce lumps. Once the grits come to a boil, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook, whisking frequently, until thickened, 5 to 8 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the stove. Season the grits with the pepper, then stir in the milk and cheese until the cheese melts. Season to taste with salt. Set aside and cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, make the greens: Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high. Add the shallot and garlic, and cook, stirring often, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the red-pepper flakes, collards and chard. Toss to combine until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt, add the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer.
• Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the greens are very tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the vinegar, and season again to taste with salt and pepper. Divide the grits among plates and top with the greens and a dash of hot sauce.

BREAKFAST GRITS

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.

EASY, CREAMY CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the chicken broth and whipping cream.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add the grits, and return to boiling.
• Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 5-7 minutes.
• Add the cheese, stirring until melted.
• Allow to sit for about 10 minutes.
• Serve.