Corn Grits Cereal
Start your morning with a warm and comforting bowl of **Corn Grits Cereal**, a wholesome dish that’s perfect for breakfast. Made with creamy stone-ground corn grits simmered to perfection, this recipe offers endless customization with optional add-ins like milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, or seeds. With just 5 minutes of prep and simple stovetop cooking, this naturally gluten-free cereal is both hearty and nourishing. Whether you enjoy it as-is or sweeten it to taste, this quick and versatile recipe is a cozy way to fuel your day. Perfect for fans of classic Southern flavors or anyone seeking a warm breakfast alternative to oatmeal!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup stone-ground corn grits
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup milk (optional, for creaminess)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey (optional, for sweetness)
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for flavor)
- 0.5 cup fresh or dried fruit (optional, for topping)
- 2 tablespoons nuts or seeds (optional, for topping)
Directions
Step 1
Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Add the salt to the boiling water, then slowly whisk in the stone-ground corn grits to prevent clumping.
Step 3
Reduce the heat to low and let the grits simmer gently, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, for about 20-25 minutes.
Step 4
If using milk, stir it in after 15 minutes of cooking to enhance the creaminess and continue cooking for the remaining time.
Step 5
Once the grits have thickened to your desired consistency, remove the saucepan from the heat.
Step 6
Stir in the butter until it’s fully melted and incorporated.
Step 7
For sweetness, add brown sugar or honey and ground cinnamon, adjusting to taste.
Step 8
Spoon the cooked grits into serving bowls and top with fresh or dried fruit, nuts, or seeds as desired.
Step 9
Serve warm and enjoy a comforting bowl of corn grits cereal!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1372.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1534.2 |
| Total Fat 27.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g | |
| Cholesterol 44.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1392.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 291.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 82.7g | |
| Protein 30.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 122.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 442.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1439.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories