Jul 14 2026
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Mashed Potato And/or Grits Bar Recipe

Inspired by Minton's
Time1h
Serves6

Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Southern Grits with assorted toppings including: Bacon Bits, Chopped Ham, Gravy, Shredded Cheddar, Parmesan, Mozzarella, Sour Cream, Chives, Tomatoes, Peppers and Onions.

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Ingredients

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Mashed Potatoes

Southern Grits

Toppings

Method

Preparing Mashed Potatoes

  1. 1

    Boil the Potatoes

    Peel and cut the Russet potatoes into quarters. Place in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Add butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.

Preparing Southern Grits

  1. 3

    Cook the Grits

    In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Slowly whisk in the grits, reduce heat to low, and simmer until thickened, about 5-10 minutes.

  2. 4

    Finish the Grits

    Stir in butter, heavy cream, and salt to the grits until creamy and smooth.

Assembling the Bar

  1. 5

    Prepare Toppings

    Arrange all toppings in small bowls or containers for easy serving.

  2. 6

    Serve

    Place mashed potatoes and grits in serving bowls and allow guests to customize their bowls with toppings of their choice.

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