Awesome Buttery Grits with Corn

Submitted by Luby Luby Luby

"A local restaurant, Zea's, serves grits as a side dish. This is my version of those grits. No, they aren't for the serious dieter but if you want to treat yourself to an occasional splurge I don't think you will be disappointed. NOTE: You may want to start off just using 1/2 cup of butter. Some people find 1 cup to be a little too much. You can always add more if you like."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 cup whole kernel corn
• 2 tablespoons butter (to saute the corn)
• creole seasoning
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups whipping cream
• 1 cup butter (the real thing)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup old fashioned grits

directions

1. In skillet melt butter and add whole kernel corn.
2. Season to taste and saute corn over medium heat until light brown approximately 20 minutes.
3. In large saucepan combine chicken broth, cream, butter, corn and salt.
4. Bring to a boil and slowly add grits stirring constantly.
5. Lower heat, cover and simmer on low for 15 to 20 minutes.

Reviews

[duonyte]

What a wonderful dish. I did not use any seasoning other than salt and pepper, and used half-and-half instead of whipping cream. I sauteed the corn, melted the butter and then put everything in the rice cooker. I added some more grits, because the rice cooker conserves liquid (or could have reduced the broth/cream). The rice cooker is great because you don't have to stand and stir or worry about the pot boiling over. I am going to try reducing the butter by half next time, as I suspect it will work well and the calorie saving will be substantial. Update: I made this again, using 1% milk and a total of 2 oz. butter for half the recipe. I used 1 cup of corn, again for half the recipe. It's still really good. Is the version using cream better - well, yes. But the reduced fat version is still very very good, and I can indulge in that one more often. I liked having more corn, as this really was what attracted me to this dish.

 

[FIGGY830]

super easy! and just like zeas!

 

[jriser]

These are awesome! Everytime I make them someone asks for the recipe! I think you do need to cut the butter back to 1/2 cup like it says. Using a little Tony's to season the corn makes it just a little more special! These are the bomb!

 

[Peachie Keene]

Umm, wow! I did have to change a couple things: 1/2 cup butter, and milk instead of cream. Though I must say, I can't imagine it being any more decadent than it was - even with the changes! I think next time I am going to double the amount of corn and double the amount of garlic pepper seasoning and creole seasoning that I originally used (I was being far too cautious during this trial round). Both pair really well with this dish! Thanks for such a tasty treat! I will never look at grits the same ;)

 

[BethHallKelley]

Can't rate yet, but the guy who served us said something in passing about onion and saffron, he was vague, but he seemed to like us enough to throw us something. I will probably try a little of each, can't hurt.Hope this helps, I will review with the changes, soon! I did use a small amount of green onion, like 1 stalk finely chopped and sauteed with the corn- very good addition. I cut back on the butter to a half cup and didn't even notice, this was my second time, my first review failed to post.