Grits

By Marian Burros

Updated Oct. 12, 2023

Total Time
8 minutes
Prep Time
1 minutes
Cook Time
7 minutes
Rating
4(8)
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Ingredients

  • 4cups water
  • 1cup yellow stone-ground cornmeal
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

112 calories; 1 gram fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 24 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 623 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring water and salt to boil. Slowly add cornmeal, stirring to prevent lumping. Cook over low heat until grits are cooked and mixture is thick. Season with pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Either serve grits from the pot or pour into 10-inch pie plate and chill.

  3. Step 3

    If chilled, cut into triangles and reheat in oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes before serving.

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JF Edwards

What about real grits -- not "cornmeal"?

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