Crock Pot Southern Grits (+Video)

• servings: 12 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 8 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups stone ground grits

7 cups water

1 Tablespoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup unsalted butter, sliced

1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions

Place 2 cups stone ground grits, 7 cups water, 1 Tablespoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper into a 6-quart or similar-sized slow cooker, and stir to combine.

Top with 1/2 cup unsalted butter, sliced and place on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Stir every 30 minutes to an hour, if possible.

Once done, stir well, then stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream. Continue to cook for 15 more minutes to warm up the cream.

Serve immediately with more salt, pepper and butter, if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 198 kcal
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Trans Fat: 0.3 g
• Cholesterol: 32 mg
• Sodium: 592 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 21 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
• Total Sugars: 0.5 g
• Protein: 3 g