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Creamy Corn Grits

This is a luscious, creamy dish similar to soft polenta. Grits are made of coarsely ground hominy -- dried corn kernels from which the hull and germ have been removed. I like to make this with real grits -- the slow-cooking kind, like Hoppin' John's from South Carolina. These grits are perfect with maple-cured pork chops, but also would be delicious with roast chicken or grilled sausages.

Type: Rice
Courses: Side dish
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

4 cups 948mlMilk
2 cups 474mlWater
1 cup 237mlGrits - (not instant)
1 cup 146g / 5.1ozGrated Cheddar cheese - (abt 4 oz)
2 tablespoons 30mlUnsalted butter
  Kosher salt - to taste
  Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste

Recipe Instructions

In a saucepan over high heat, bring the milk and water to a boil. Whisking constantly, gradually add the grits. Reduce the heat to medium-low; the grits should be at a slow simmer. Cook, whisking occasionally, until the grits are soft and creamy, about 1 hour.

Add the cheese and butter and whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If the grits are too thick, add water until they reach the desired consistency.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
Tom Douglas' Seattle Kitchen by Tom Douglas

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