How to Cook Homemade Southern Style Grits |Easy and Quick Recipe| Mattie's Kitchen

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon offers a leaner option with similar flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat alternative.

Start with water in a pot, being careful not to add too much as grits can pop.

Heat the water until hot, then add salt.

Add butter to the water and let it boil for about five minutes.

Once boiling, slowly add the grits while stirring to avoid clumping.

Cover the pot with a lid to prevent popping.

Cook the grits for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally and checking for consistency.

Add more water and butter as needed during cooking to achieve desired texture.

Taste the grits and adjust seasoning with salt and butter as necessary before serving.

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