Creamy Crockpot Grits Recipe

creamy slow cooker grits topped with melting pats of butter in a black crock

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Crockpot grits are the easiest, creamiest grits recipe you will ever make! This decadent side dish is a true Southern comfort food classic with all the down home flavors and textures with almost no work.

Prep Time5

Cook Time8

Total Time8 5

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings:

Calories: 207kcal

Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

2 cups old fashioned grits NOT quick grits
8 cups chicken broth can substitute water
salt & pepper to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup butter sliced into thick pats

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Add the grits, broth, salt, and pepper to the bowl of a slow cooker. Stir to evenly combine.
2 cups old fashioned grits, 8 cups chicken broth, salt & pepper
Top evenly with the pats of butter, then cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3-4, stirring every hour.
1/2 cup butter
Turn off the slow cooker, add the cream, and quickly stir it in to evenly combine with the grits.
1/2 cup heavy cream
Let the mixture rest, uncovered, for 10 minutes then stir again.
Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Notes

For easy cleanup, spray the crockpot with nonstick spray before adding the ingredients.
These grits MUST be stirred during cooking to cook properly, and afterwards to ensure everything's evenly combined.
For cheesy grits, stir in shredded cheese right after stirring in the cream.

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