Grits Food

BREAKFAST GRITS

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If you've never tried grits...you haven't lived!

Provided by Candice

Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Grits

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup hominy grits
freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 423.9 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SOUTHERN GRITS

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Hubby says these grits are fit for a Southern Tea Room. No higher compliment than that! It is not a mistake to use quick cooking grits, and cook them for almost half an hour. These grits have body!

Provided by Connie K

Categories Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 1/4 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits, not instant (I use Quaker)
1/4 cup butter

Steps:

In a small pot, bring water, milk, and salt to a boil.
Slowly stir grits into boiling mixture.
Stir continuously and thoroughly until grits are well mixed.
Let the pot return to a boil, cover pot with a lid, lower the temperature, and cook for approximately 30 minutes stirring frequently.
Add more water if necessary.
Grits are done when they have the consistency of stiff cream of wheat.
Stir in butter.
Serve with additional butter on top of each portion, or serve with fruit or with a savory meal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.2, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 41.2, Sodium 724, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.3, Protein 6

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