If you’re fixin’ for a taste of the South as the sun rises, then you must give these Easy Creamy Grits a try. Really their name says all you need to know about them, but we love ’em so much, we can’t help but share more! The process is pretty simple… it just takes a little bit of time. So, make sure you plan ahead! And hey, you can go enjoy the porch swing while ya wait. By golly, the level of creamy this Southern staple reaches will make you happier than a clam. Serve up Easy Creamy Grits with all your other Southern breakfast favorites and you’ll enjoy that comforting, hearty goodness… just like momma used to make it!
Ingredients
- 1 cup stone ground grits
- 8 cups water, divided
- salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Directions
Step 1 –In a large bowl, soak the grits in 4 cups of the water until the extraneous pieces float to the top.
Step 2 –Skim off the risen pieces from the grits and discard.
Step 3 –Drain the grits in a strainer.
Step 4 –Lightly grease a slow cooker.
Step 5 –In a slow cooker, add the grits, the remaining water, the salt, the butter, and the heavy cream and mix to combine.
Step 6 –Cover the slow cooker and cook the grits on low heat, about 7-8 hours.
Step 7 –Serve.
