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Grits - A Classic Southern Breakfast

grits
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 11 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Giangi Townsend

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water 2 cups of water
  • 0.5 cup grits 1/2 cup of Albers grits
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tbsps unsalted butter 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 0.75 cup cheddar cheese 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Bring to a boil the water with the salt in a medium sauce pan. Add the grits and stir so no lumps will be produced.
  • Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low. Stir occasionally and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. If too thick add more water. The grits should not feel gritty when tasted.
  • Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low. Stir occasionally and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. If too thick add more water. The grits should not feel gritty when tasted.
  • Great served along scramble eggs, bacon or sausage.

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 429mg | Potassium: 47mg | Vitamin A: 430IU | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Giangi's Kitchen provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as a registered dietician does not calculate them.