How to Make Instant Grits

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When you know how to make instant grits, you know the basics of the universe! Just kidding. You will actually know how to make a tasty fast breakfast!

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: how to make instant grits

Servings: serving

Calories: 281kcal

Author: Wendi Spraker

Cost: $1

Equipment

1 spoon
1 bowl
measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

1/2 cup milk
1 tbs butter
1 packet instant grits
3 tbs shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

In a microwave or in a sauce pan, heat milk to a slight simmer. Add the butter while heating so that the butter melts. This will take about a minute in the microwave and 2 minutes on the stovetop.
Add the instant grits packet and stir well. Allow to sit for 2 minutes and stir again. The mixture will thicken as it sits.
Once the grits have thickened to the desired amount, add the shredded cheddar cheese.
Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Notes

Heat the liquid well with the butter in it so that the butter has a chance to really melt well.
Mix and let stand for a few minutes to allow the grits time to absorb the liquid.
Add salt and pepper after tasting, sometimes the packet grits are a bit salty on their own.
Always add that cheese for flavor!
A single serving is one packet, but I find that it takes two packets to make an amount that comes close to filling me up.

PRO TIP: Add a dash of garlic powder for more flavor

PRO TIP 2: Always add your favorite breakfast ingredient to your grits bowl!

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Grits - Of course you can substitute coarsely ground grits, 5 Minute Grits or any other kind of grits, but then it will be different directions!

Milk - you can substitute any milk substitute, but it will taste different. We recommend whole milk, but any percentage works. Evaporated milk mixed half and half with water works well too.

Butter - Margarine or butter substitute.

Cheese - Feel free to leave this out or use a cheese substitute.

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