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

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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