How to Cook Creamy Grits

Grits are a Southern tradition which are not just found on the breakfast table anymore. They are actually coarsely ground hominy or corn--sometimes yellow, but usually white--cooked to creamy perfection and served with butter, salt and sometimes cheese. Here is a basic recipe for cooking this wonderful dish.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 3/4 cup of regular white grits
• 4 cups of water
• 1 cup of whole milk
• 1 tsp. salt
• Sharp cheese
• Butter
• Crisply cooked crumbled bacon (optional)
• Covered medium cooking pot

1. Bring water, milk and salt to a boil in pot over medium-high heat.

2. Slowly pour grits into the boiling pot, stirring constantly while pouring. Continue to stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

3. Turn the heat down to low and cover the pot.

4. Simmer the grits for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring grits every 5 to 10 minutes.

5. Turn off the heat and allow grits to sit for 15 minutes. Serve with butter, additional salt if needed, grated sharp cheese and crumbled bacon.

Tips & Warnings

• It is important to stir the grits frequently to keep them from getting lumpy. Be very diligent about stirring, especially in the first 10 minutes of cooking.
• Your finished grits should be tender, thick and creamy.
• You can always add more liquid and increase cooking time if the grits are not tender enough.