Best Old Fashioned Slow Cooked Grits By Microwave Recipes

BASIC OLD-FASHIONED GRITS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

Kosher salt
1 cup old-fashioned grits (not instant or quick-cooking)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Combine 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Gradually add the grits, whisking constantly. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until tender, about 20 minutes. If the grits seem too thick, thin with water, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time.
Stir in the butter and season with pepper. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.

SLOW-COOKER GRITS

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There is nothing cozier than eating a steaming bowl of grits with your favorite toppings, whether savory or sweet. Stone-ground grits have much more flavor than the regular variety, but they need a little more time and attention to cook them on the stovetop. This recipe skips all the extra work by using a slow cooker, yet still delivers a batch of deliciousness for a crowd.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups stone-ground grits
Kosher salt
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Assorted toppings, such as grated Cheddar and hot sauce or warmed maple syrup and heavy cream

Steps:

Add the grits to a medium bowl and cover with water by 2 inches. Stir gently and allow the grits to settle for about 2 minutes. Skim off any bits of grits that have floated to the surface, then drain them in a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the liquid.
Add the grits to a 6-quart slow-cooker insert with 7 cups of water and 1 tablespoon salt and stir to combine. Cover and cook until the grits are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid but are still loose enough to pour off a spoon, about 2 hours on high or 4 hours on low. Continue to cook, covered, up to 30 minutes more to achieve a thicker consistency.
Add the milk and butter, stirring to fully combine. Serve immediately with desired toppings, or cover and keep warm for up to 2 hours.

SLOW-COOKER GRITS

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Since moving to the South, I have come to love grits! I also love my slow cooker, and I worked to find a way to make perfect grits without stirring on the stovetop. I knew this slow-cooker grits recipe was a winner when my mother-in-law overheard someone at a church potluck say that "it just wasn't right that a Midwesterner could make such good grits!" —Tacy Fleury, Clinton, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch Side Dishes

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2-2/3 cups water
1-1/2 cups uncooked old-fashioned grits
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Combine the first 6 ingredients in a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until liquid is absorbed and grits are tender, 2-1/2 - 3 hours, stirring every 45 minutes. Stir in cheeses until melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 755mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.