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Stovetop Creamy Grits

Discover the best stovetop creamy grits recipe, a classic Southern dish with quick grits, butter, and heavy cream for a comforting, easy meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 407 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ½ cups water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup quick grits
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a medium pot, bring water to a boil.
  • Add in grits and stir until it begins to boil again.
  • Reduce heat to simmer for five minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Slowly pour in heavy cream during the last minute, stirring to mix thoroughly.
  • Add butter, salt and pepper to taste until all are mixed well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 5gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 676mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1140IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg
Keyword breakfast, grits, heavy cream, melted butter, stovetop
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