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small bowl of southern grits with butter on top

Traditional Southern Style Grits with Heavy Cream


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Description

Southern grits are comfort in a bowl...rich, creamy, and made the old-fashioned way on the stovetop with just five simple ingredients. Using whole milk, heavy cream, and local stone-ground grits (Weisenberger Mill is my go-to choice), this recipe is stick-to-your-bones good and always finished with plenty of butter, salt, and freshly cracked pepper. It’s a Southern staple I grew up on and one of my all-time favorites.


Ingredients

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  • 2 Cups Whole Milk
  • 2 Cups Cream
  • 1 Cup Local Stone Ground Grits*
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt + more if needed
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter
  • Salt, Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, and Butter for topping


Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, add the whole milk, cream, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally so the milk doesn’t scorch.
  2. Slowly whisk in the grits, making sure there are no clumps. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the grits simmer.
  3. Cook for 20–25 minutes, whisking  often, until the grits are a thick consistency.  
  4. Once cooked, remove from the heat, and stir in 4 tablespoons of butter until melted and combined. (*taste to see if they need more salt or not and add a pinch more if needed)
  5. Serve immediately hot - spoon into bowls and with a pad of butter, a sprinkle of salt, and plenty of freshly cracked black pepper on top.

Notes

  • I usually add more salt after the grits have cooked. I will give them a taste and then adjust accordingly. I always like to serve with a little sprinkle of salt on top too with the pepper and butter - you can always add more than take away - but this recipe does require a good amount of salt for the best flavor.
  • If you're local to Kentucky, Weisenberger Mill Grits are my go to and personal favorite. This is the only grits myself and my mom has ever used. 
  • Prep Time: 0 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: American - Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 scoop
  • Calories: 281
  • Sugar: 5.3 g
  • Sodium: 517.2 mg
  • Fat: 24.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10.8 g
  • Fiber: 0.4 g
  • Protein: 4.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 73.7 mg
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