Slow Cooker Grits Recipe

Overnight grits in the slow cooker with a pat of butter.

Nothing better than Slow Cooker Grits that is super creamy and nutritious. This Southern favorite is made easy by making it in the crockpot.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Southern Comfort Food

Keyword crockpot grits, slow cooker grits

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 2 30

soaking time 8

Total Time 10 40

Servings servings

Calories 261kcal

Author Eileen Kelly

Equipment

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Slow Cooker
Measuring Spoons and Cups
Mesh Strainers
Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

2 cups stone ground grits or original note 1
6 cups water
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
⅔ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

In a slow cooker, add the grits and water, stir together. Allow the mixture to stand together for about 2 minutes. This will let the grits settle at the bottom of the slow cooker.
Use a fine mesh strainer to pick up any excess grits that float to the top of the slow cooker vessel. Discard those excess pieces.
Place the lid on the slow cooker and let the grits sit for 8 hours or up to overnight.
Once the grits soak, cook on high for 2 to 2½ hours, stirring half way through to break up the grits.
Right before serving, stir in the cream, butter, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine ingredients.
Taste and if needed, adjust seasoning.

Notes

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Note 1: Do not use instant grits for this recipe. It will not work well.

Storage - Store leftover grits in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.

Freezing - I don't recommend freezing grits as they don't thaw well.

Make Ahead - Grits can be soaked overnight, so it is a great dish to make ahead of time.

Reheating - To reheat cooked grits, place them in a pot on the stovetop and heat over low heat until hot. You may need to add a little extra cream or water if they get too thick.

I'm not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

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