Easy Grits Recipe

1  cup grits

3 - 4 cups water, maybe more (see note)

½ teaspoon salt

Optional:

Butter, cream, cheese, milk, corn kernels

Add salt & water to saucepan, bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Whisk in grits. For best results, skim off the bits that float to the top.

Simmer for 30-45 minutes. Continue stirring periodically – more often in the beginning – to remove any clumps and keep grits from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Add more water as needed at any point to reach your desired consistency.

Cream/cheese/butter/milk coat the grains and increase cooking time, which is why we recommend stirring them in after the grits have cooked to your desired consistency.

Optional: Once grits are cooked, mix in 1 tablespoon – ¼ cup of milk, butter, cheese or anything else you like. One of our favorite chefs adds corn kernels for pops of more  pure corn flavor. Diced jalapenos would be similarly fun. Get creative! 

Adjust For Your Taste: For stiffer grits, start with three cups of water and use the shorter cooking time. If they’re too runny for your taste once cooked, continue to simmer uncovered. For a smoother consistency, start with four cups water, cook for longer, and add more water as needed during cooking.