Name: 18-Minute Grits Recipe
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2 cups milk; ½ tsp salt; 1 cup regular grits; 3 tbsp butter

18-Minute Grits Recipe

Carly Olson Modified: February 20, 2024

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How To Make 18-Minute Grits

Nothing is more filling than having a great meal to start your day. Make this grits recipe with 2 easy steps and simple ingredients for your busy days.

Preparation: 3 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 18 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2cupswater
2cupsmilkor light cream, more as needed
½tspsaltor to taste
1cupregular gritsor quick-cooking grits
3tbspbutter

Instructions

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 for about 15 minutes for regular grits and 5 minutes for quick-cooking grits.
Remove from heat and stir in butter. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 295.08kcal
Fat: 13.29g
Saturated Fat: 7.88g
Trans Fat: 0.35g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.35g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.90g
Carbohydrates: 36.71g
Fiber: 1.79g
Sugar: 6.39g
Protein: 6.92g
Cholesterol: 35.10mg
Sodium: 349.45mg
Calcium: 145.71mg
Potassium: 218.65mg
Iron: 1.23mg
Vitamin A: 128.97µg

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