Stovetop Creamy Grits

Name: Stovetop Creamy Grits
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Classic creamy corn grits with a mild taste.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

4 cups low-sodium broth or water
1 cup corn grits (also known as polenta)
¼ cup low-fat or nonfat milk (optional)
¼ teaspoon each salt and black pepper (optional)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
In a large saucepan, bring the broth to a boil. Turn heat to medium and slowly stir in the grits. Keep stirring to avoid lumps. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes.
Turn the heat to low, cover the pan and cook for 20 minutes. Stir every 4 or 5 minutes until the polenta is thick and creamy. Stir in milk, salt and pepper, if desired.
Serve hot with toppings of your choice (see Notes).
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

Top grits with any sauce, stew or stir-fry and a sprinkle of cheese.
Try grits topped with milk, fruit and chopped nuts for breakfast. You can also add spices such as cinnamon and cloves to the cooking liquid.
For creamier grits, use 2 cups broth and 2 cups low-fat milk.
For cheesy grits, stir in ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese at the end of cooking.
Enjoy leftover grits: Refrigerate grits in a cup. When solid, remove and cut into ½-inch rounds. In a lightly greased skillet on medium heat, cook slices until golden brown on each side. Serve as a side dish with eggs, sautéed greens or any meat, fish or poultry.