Jul 14 2026
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Gritz Recipe

Inspired by Eleven Gulf Coast
Time35m
Serves4

Make Gritz Recipe in just 35m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Creamy Additions

Seasonings

Garnish (optional)

Method

Cooking the Grits

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add Salt

    Once the water is boiling, add 1 tsp of salt.

  3. 3

    Stir in Grits

    Slowly pour in 1 cup of corn grits while continuously stirring to prevent lumps.

  4. 4

    Simmer

    Reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan. Allow the grits to simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.

Making it Creamy

  1. 5

    Add Butter and Cream

    Once the grits have reached the desired consistency, stir in 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 cup of heavy cream until fully incorporated.

  2. 6

    Incorporate Cheese

    Mix in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.

Season and Serve

  1. 7

    Add Seasonings

    Sprinkle in 1 tsp of black pepper, 1 tsp of garlic powder, and 1 tsp of onion powder. Stir well to combine.

  2. 8

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the grits and adjust seasoning if necessary.

  3. 9

    Serve

    Spoon the creamy grits into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.

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