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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add the salt to the boiling water, then slowly whisk in the stone-ground corn grits to prevent clumping.
Reduce the heat to low and let the grits simmer gently, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, for about 20-25 minutes.
If using milk, stir it in after 15 minutes of cooking to enhance the creaminess and continue cooking for the remaining time.
Once the grits have thickened to your desired consistency, remove the saucepan from the heat.
Stir in the butter until it’s fully melted and incorporated.
For sweetness, add brown sugar or honey and ground cinnamon, adjusting to taste.
Spoon the cooked grits into serving bowls and top with fresh or dried fruit, nuts, or seeds as desired.
Serve warm and enjoy a comforting bowl of corn grits cereal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1534 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.9 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1392 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 291.3 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 82.7 g | ||
| Protein | 30.9 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 443 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1439 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
