Description
Put on Grits is a creamy, comforting Southern American breakfast dish featuring stone ground grits cooked to perfection with butter, sharp cheddar cheese, milk, and eggs. Enhanced with seasoned flavors and optional bacon, it delivers a warm and hearty start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup stone ground grits
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Boil Water and Add Salt: Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the salt to season the cooking liquid.
- Whisk in Grits: Slowly whisk in the stone ground grits to prevent lumps from forming, ensuring a smooth texture.
- Simmer Grits: Reduce the heat to low and cook the grits, stirring frequently, for 15 to 20 minutes until they are thick and tender, achieving the perfect creamy consistency.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the butter, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, milk, black pepper, and garlic powder until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate Eggs: While the grits are still hot, slowly stir in the beaten eggs, mixing quickly so they blend smoothly into the mixture, enriching the texture.
- Add Bacon (Optional): Mix in the crumbled cooked bacon if using to add a savory, smoky flavor.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy grits into serving bowls and garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh, mild bite before serving.
Notes
- For extra creamy grits, substitute half of the water with milk.
- You can add cooked sausage or shrimp for a heartier Southern style dish.
- Stone ground grits deliver the best flavor and texture.
