Grits Recipe | How To Make Creamy Grits | Classic Southern Dish | Ep. 505 🌽

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese offers a healthier option with fewer calories, while processed cheese can be more budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat choice, while margarine can be a more economical substitute.

Bring 1 1/4 cups evaporated milk to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling milk.

Slowly whisk in 1 cup of quick cooking grits to avoid lumps.

Reduce heat to low and cover the saucepan, cooking the grits for about 30 minutes, whisking occasionally.

If the grits become too thick, add more water or milk as needed.

After 30 minutes, turn off the heat and stir in 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter until melted.

Serve the grits in a bowl, adding more butter and sugar to taste.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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