Best 5 Breakfast Grits From So Delicous Recipes

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Craving a hearty and comforting breakfast? Look no further than grits, a classic Southern dish made from coarsely ground cornmeal. These grits from So Delicious are a delicious and versatile breakfast option that can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer them creamy and smooth or hearty and chunky, there's a recipe here for everyone. From classic grits with butter and salt to more adventurous variations like cheesy grits with bacon or shrimp and grits, these recipes will surely satisfy your breakfast cravings. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTHERN STYLE GRITS RECIPE



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Delicious creamy breakfast grits prepared Southern style.

Provided by Julia Jordan | Julia's Simply Southern

Categories     Breakfast

Time 32m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 c Water
2 c Heavy Cream
1 c Stone Ground Grits
1 tsp Salt
Cracked Black Pepper, to taste
4 tbs Butter, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Add water, heavy cream, butter, grits, and seasonings to a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
  • Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to medium low, simmer for 20 minutes (for thinner grits) or 30 to 40 minutes (for thicker creamier) or until thickened as desired. Stir the grits every 5 minutes during cooking to avoid sticking to the pot and to prevent lumps.
  • Serve hot with a pat of butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 65 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 55 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 35 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 511 grams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 2 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams unsaturated fat

SWEET, CREAMY BREAKFAST GRITS



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Sweet, Creamy Breakfast Grits - A Southern staple perfected, restaurant grits pale in comparison to my recipe for Sweet, Creamy Breakfast Grits, and at a cheaper price!

Provided by Lola Osinkolu

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup water
1 cups milk or light cream (more as needed)
1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/2 cup regular grits or quick-cooking grits
2 tablespoons butter if using unsalted butter you will need to add half teaspoon salt
1-2 tablespoons+ honey (agave, maple, brown sugar or any other sweetener of your choice.)
strawberries or whole berries

Steps:

  • Add the water, milk, grits, and salt to a saucepan.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  • Once the mixture has reached boiling, lower the heat and cook, stirring frequently, for 8-10 minutes or until thickened.
  • Stir in the butter
  • Serve warm with honey and topped with fruit.

BREAKFAST GRITS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups chicken stock
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup stone-ground grits
1 cup heavy cream
7 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1/2 jalapeno, finely diced
4 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
1 cup grated Cheddar

Steps:

  • Put the chicken stock and butter in a medium pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Add the grits, stir, cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes, then add the cream. Stir and cook for 10 more minutes. Stir in the bacon and jalapenos. Simmer until the grits are done, about 10 minutes more. Stir in the mascarpone and Cheddar.

BREAKFAST GRITS



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If you've never tried grits...you haven't lived!

Provided by Candice

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Grits

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup hominy grits
freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Bring the water and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Whisk in the grits and continue to whisk for 1 minute. When the mixture comes to a boil again, turn the heat to low. Stir frequently, cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove the grits from the heat and add pepper, butter and cheese; mix well. Stir until the butter and cheese are melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 423.9 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CREAMY SWEET BREAKFAST GRITS



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Make and share this Creamy Sweet Breakfast Grits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup quick-cooking grits
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
strawberries or whole berries

Steps:

  • Add the milk, grits, honey, and salt to a saucepan.
  • Over medium heat, bring mixture to a boil, stirring frequently.
  • Once the mixture has reached boiling, lower the heat and cook, stirring frequently, for 8-10 minutes or until thickened.
  • Serve warm, topped with fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.3, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 12.3, Sodium 382.2, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 21.1, Protein 7.8

Tips:

  • Use creamy textured grits. This will result in a creamier texture in the final dish.
  • Cook your grits in water or a flavorful liquid. Water is the traditional choice, but using a flavorful liquid like broth, milk, or even juice can add extra flavor to the grits.
  • Season your grits well. Salt and pepper are essential seasonings for grits, but you can also add other spices or herbs to taste.
  • Stir the grits frequently while they are cooking. This will help to prevent the grits from sticking to the bottom of the pot and burning.
  • Let the grits rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the grits to set and become creamier.
  • Serve your grits with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings for grits include butter, salt, pepper, cheese, bacon, sausage, and eggs.

Conclusion:

Breakfast grits are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you like them creamy or cheesy, savory or sweet, there is a grits recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast, give grits a try. You might just be surprised at how much you enjoy them!

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