Microwave Grits Recipes

MY MOTHER'S SOUTHERN CHEESE GRITS WITH A MODERN TWIST

Steps:

• Combine grits, salt, and 2 cups of water in a large microwave safe bowl with a lid. Cover bowl with paper towel and lid. Microwave on high for 8 minutes.
• Remove from microwave. Add remaining 1 cup of water; stir to combine. Cover bowl with paper towel and lid. Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
• Remove from microwave. Add Velveeta; stir to combine. Cover bowl with lid. Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
• Remove from microwave. Stir to combine.
• Serve with crispy bacon and buttered toast.
• Yield: 4 servings.*

STONE-GROUND GRITS RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Add 4 1/2 cups of water to a medium saucepan. Add salt and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Gradually stir in the stone-ground grits.
• Continue stirring and reduce the heat to low. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 40 to 50 minutes, or until the grits are very thick. Depending on the grind, cooking can take longer. As the grits thicken, they can scorch easily, so be sure to stir often. If the grits absorb all of the water before they are done, add more hot water as needed.
• Beat in butter and freshly ground black pepper, if desired.
• Gather the ingredients.
• Put the water, salt, and grits in a 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Let them stand for a few minutes and skim off any solids floating on top of the water.
• Cover and cook on high for about 3 hours, stirring every 30 to 45 minutes.
• Add butter and pepper, as desired.

MICROWAVE GRITS

Steps:

• place all ingredients in a microwaveable 2 qt casserole.
• cook on hi for 15 minutes.
• add butter and cheese if desired, or use in your favorite grits casserole dish.