Rich and Creamy Grits

Name: Rich and Creamy Grits
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT1H0M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H15M0.000S
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 3 cups milk; 3 cups chicken stock; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups quick cooking grits; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup shredded Asiago or Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup heavy cream

Getting reviews...

I think the secret to flavorful creamy grits is to use a combination of chicken stock and milk and cook VERY slowly over low heat for an extended period of time. The flavorful liquids are much better than water alone. Most directions for grits will instruct you to first bring the liquid to a simmer. When the grits are added to the cold liquid and heated together, they are much less likely to form solid clumps. A little whisking is necessary as they start to soak up the liquid but after that there shouldn't be any significant clumps. Cooking at a very low temperature for a longer period of time will allow the grits to "bloom" or absorb the liquid and swell up instead of the liquid just simply evaporating from the pot.

Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 15 min

Prep: 5 min
Inactive: 10 min
Cook: 1 hr

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 15 min

Prep: 5 min
Inactive: 10 min
Cook: 1 hr

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

3 cups milk

3 cups chicken stock

2 teaspoons kosher salt

3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 1/2 cups quick cooking grits

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/4 cup shredded Asiago or Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup heavy cream

Directions

Combine the milk, chicken stock, salt and pepper in a large 3- to 4-quart saucepan. Add the grits and let sit for about 10 minutes to allow the grits to begin absorbing liquid. Bring the mixture to a simmer, and turn the heat down to the lowest setting on the stove. Continue cooking until the liquid is mostly absorbed, 45 minutes to 1 hour. If the consistency gets too thick, you can always add more stock or milk.
Stir in the butter, cheese and cream. Adjust the seasonings to taste. Serve warm.

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