Quick, Soft, Sexy Grits

Submitted by ncmysteryshopper

"This silky and rich version of the dish that Southerners eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner easily lives up to Chef Jan Birnbaum's colorful name for it. This is a perfect side dish for Catfish with Pecan Brown Butter"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 cups chicken stock or 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• kosher salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 2 cups quick-cooking grits
• Tabasco sauce

directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the stock, cream, butter and garlic. Add 2 teaspoons of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper and bring to a boil. Slowly whisk in the grits and cook over low heat, whisking often, until thick and completely smooth, about 10 minutes.
2. Season with salt, pepper and Tabasco and serve.

Reviews

[little_wing]

I've lived in GA my whole life, and come from a long line of southerns and I'm ashamed to say I'd been taking grits for granted. Just a southern staple I'd never thought much about until I started experimenting with polenta. As a result, I'd cooked grits in broth before, and I'd tried cream (half and half, actually) but never both together. Made just as written except that I didn't have Tobasco so I used Tapatio. I actually didn't care for the flavor so would either use Tobasco or leave it out next time. The silky texture of these grit s were awesome though. I know bacon, onions and/or cheese would all be excellent but I just couldn't bring myself to add any. The cream already made it seem indulgent. Thanks for sharing and giving me a whole new appreciation for grits!

 

[Emily Honest]

There are everyday grits and there are party grits. These are party grits. I've made this recipe dozens of times over the last five years. Friends and family request them for gatherings. I've doubled and tripled the recipe and they always come out delicious.

 

[BellaMozzarella]

My bf and I were reading this recipe and he said (in a Barry White voiice): "Warning: these grits are so sexy you might find yourself not wearing any clothes by the time they're done." This recipe is very good. We were having breakfast with children so we decided to play it safe and use half the garlic (no getting naked in the kitchen when children are present ;D). I was also out of chicken stock so I subbed it with water. I will make it again using all the ingredients. Super yummy!

 

[YungB]

Nice!!! mild and delicious flavor. Made it for breakfast today. The cream gave it a buttery taste. Thanks for the recipe.

 

[Southernhopsing]

Made this for a quick supper and wasn't sure how it would taste...I make the traditional recipe, but not well so I needed something different. This turned out to be really good. It got a big nod from dh and ds. Thanks for sharing.