Grits for Lent (or anytime)
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Recipe type: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 2-3
 
A basic grits recipe. This is easily doubled or even tripled for great amounts
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup stone ground or course grits
  • ¼ cup rich milk (4%) OR ½ cup water and ½ cup half and half)
  • 1 tbs butter (or more to taste)
  • ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
  1. Mix the grits, liquid and salt together in a heavy pan.
  2. Bring slowly to a boil then reduce heat and simmer on low for a minimum of 20-30 min
  3. You don't have to cover the grits but it helps them cook a bit faster
  4. After 20 minutes check grits for doneness. Do not hesitate to add more liquid if necessary
  5. Stir OFTEN as grits will stick
  6. When grits are the desired consistency and doneness add butter
Recipe by Right Size Life at https://rightsizelife.com/grits-for-lent-or-anytime/